Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cookies Betty Crocker's 1969 Recipe
- ½ cup shortening
- 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
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How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies Betty Crocker's 1969 Recipe
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter, ½ cup shortening, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt (omit if using self-rising flour).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in 2 cups chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
34 g
Sugar
347g
Fat
132g
Carbs
45g
