Wendi's Awesome Chocolate Chip Cookies*

By srumbel

These terrific cookies are crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside...perfect for dipping in a glass of milk...while warm....YOWZA!!
from thebetterbaker.blogspot.com,

Ingredients

• 2/3 c. shortening (I used butter)
• 2/3 c. oleo, softened (I used coconut oil)
• 1 c. white sugar
• (I used 3/4 c.)
• 1 c. brown sugar (packed)
• (I used 3/4 c.)
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 c. all purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 c. chopped nuts, optional
• 1 (12 ozs) bag chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375. In large bowl, mix shortening and oleo with sugars, eggs and vanilla; combining until well blended. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Drop dough by rounded teasponsful 2" apart onto an ungreased baking sheet. Bake 8 - 9 minutes or until golden brown, and not quite 'set'.
Remove from oven and let stand to finish 'baking' for 2 minutes
before removing to cooling rack.

Yield: about 5 dozen