Chocolate Chip Angel Cookies

Submitted by Chef #258528 Joanne

"I thought I had the best chocolate chip recipe but after trying these this morning I may have found a better one. Soft, puffy and oh, so good. Try 'em, you'll like ,em!"

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 5 dozen

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• additional sugar

directions

1. In a large mixing bowl cream butter and shortening.
2. Gradually add sugars, beating well.
3. Add egg and vanilla, beat well.
4. Combine dry ingredients.
5. Add to creamed mixture,beat well.
6. Stir in chips and pecans.
7. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and roll in sugar.
8. Place 2-inches apart on greased baking sheet.
9. Bake 350° for 12 minutes.
10. Cool on wire racks.