Chocolate Chunk Cookies

By mamacasma

Nothing compares to our easy from-scratch recipe for homemade Chocolate Chunk Cookies. These to-die-for cookie jar favorites are chock-full of chocolate chunks and crunchy nuts.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (11.5-ounce) package semisweet chocolate chunks
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, combine butter, shortening, granulated and brown sugars. Beat until creamy then beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add in the flour mixture. Mix only until incorporated, being careful not to overmix. Stir in chocolate chunks and nuts, if desired.

4. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

5. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until golden. Cool 2 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.