Ingredients
- 3 c . all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp . baking soda
- 3/4 tsp . salt
- 1/2 c . butter at cool room temperature
- 1/2 c . plain vegetable shortening
- 1 c . brown sugar packed
- 3/4 c . granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 T . vanilla extract
- 1 oz package dark semi-sweet, or milk chocolate chips or chunks, 10 .
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter and shortening until well-combined.
- Add sugars, and beat for about 4-5 minutes on high, or until very well-combined.
- Add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla; beat in for 3 minutes.
- Stir in flour until just combined.
- Add chocolate chips or chunks, and stir in.
- Cover, and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375, and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Drop dough by medium scoops (1.5 tablespoons) onto prepared cookie sheets.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes, or until very lightly browned at the edges.
- Remove from oven, and let cool on baking sheet.