Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Addie

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup butter, softened
• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 12-oz pkg semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars; beat in egg and vanilla.

2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into butter mixture, mixing well.

3. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

4. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto greased baking sheets.

5. Bake in 350 oven 8-10 minutes, just until edges are golden (centers will still be soft).

6. Remove to wire racks to cool.