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New England Chocolate Chip Cookies




Source of Recipe


midwestliving.com






Recipe Introduction


Everyone's favorite: chocolate chip cookies -- keep these on hand in the cookie jar or freezer.





List of Ingredients



• 1 cup shortening
  
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 2 eggs
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
  
• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  
• 1 12-ounce package semisweet chocolate pieces
  
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  






Instructions



1. In a large mixing bowl, beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Beat in the sugars, soda, and salt. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts.
   
2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.
   






Final Comments


Makes about 60.

Make-Ahead Tip: Store cookies in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in freezer up to 1 month.