Chocolate Chip Cookies

By haleydg

Ingredients

• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 sticks butter, softened
• 1 cup solid vegetable shortening
• 1 1/2 cups (packed) light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 (12 oz) package semisweet chocolate chips (I like to add more)

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, shortening, and all sugar together on medium-high speed. Add eggs, one at a time to creamed mixture and beat well; add vanilla extract and blend. Turn mixer to low speed and blend in about half of the flour mixture; using a wooden spoon, stir in the remaining flour by hand. Add chocolate and blend well. Chill dough for several hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 10-12 minutes.