NC First Lady Kristin Cooper’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 2¼ cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 stick butter
• ½ cup shortening
• ¾ cup granulated (white) sugar
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 cups pecans

Preparation

Step 1

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl and set aside.





Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Beat butter, shortening, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in a large bowl until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until light golden brown. Don’t overbake if you want them to stay soft and chewy. Remove to wire racks to cool.