Absolutely The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Absolutely The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Butter Flavor Shortening
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• Vanilla Extract
• All Purpose Flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Milk Chocolate Chips

How to Make Absolutely The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter and ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) of shortening until light and fluffy.
3. Add 1 cup packed light brown sugar and ¾ cup granulated sugar; cream until well combined.
4. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
7. Stir in 2 cups of chocolate chips.
8. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.