Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375. in a large bowl, combine butter and shortening; beat with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. add sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt; beat until mixture is combined. add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined. beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. stir in any remaining flour, the chocolate pieces and walnuts.
• 2 drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. transfer to wire rack; let cool.
• 3 to store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.