Simply Dessert

Family Chocolate Chip Cookies

Our family's fave chocolate chip cookie for over 40 years. Remember that these days there are several kinds of healthier shortenings to choose from....have tried a few brands and each kind worked very well.

1 c. sugar

1 stick butter, softened

1/2 c. shortening

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

2 large eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

3/4 c. whole wheat flour

1 and 1/4 c. unbleached flour

1 tsp. sea salt

1 tsp. baking soda

2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 c. chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 375°.

Mix sugar, butter, shortening, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla; stir until creamy. Add flours, salt, baking soda. Mix thoroughly; stir in chocolate chips, and nuts if choosing. Drop by teaspoonfuls (or small cookie scoop) onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool 1 minute on pan; remove to cooling racks.

Tip: if cookies 'thin out' too much when baking, this means you need to add a bit more flour. The dough should not feel sticky to touch.