Alice S Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients for Alice S Chocolate Chip Cookies

• Shortening
• Brown Sugar
• White Sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
• Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips

How to Make Alice S 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) softened butter or margarine, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.