Chocolate Chip Cookies Grandma's From Scratch It's Easy Recipe

Get ready to bake up a batch of irresistible chocolate chip cookies! This treasured family recipe, passed down from my grandma, uses simple ingredients and delivers incredible flavor. These chewy, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are so easy to make, even beginners will succeed. Everyone who tries them asks for more – prepare for cookie cravings!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 140.1 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 4.2 (22 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cookies Grandma's From Scratch It's Easy

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How to Make Chocolate Chip Cookies Grandma's From Scratch It's Easy

  1. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened shortening with 1 cup granulated sugar and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time.
  3. In a small bowl, dissolve 1 teaspoon baking soda in 1 tablespoon hot water. Add to the wet ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup chocolate chips, and ½ cup chopped nuts (optional).
  7. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

46g

Fat

15g

Carbs

5g

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