Shirley's Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Coldsnap46

Jennie Gist, Gooseberry Patch, Christmas Cookie Jar, Gooseberry Patch

OCTOBER 2012. This heart-warming homestyle chocolate chip cookie recipe is a must-have in your kitchen. The dough alone will cause you to swoon!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Details

Servings 48
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Blend together shortening and sugars; stir in egg and vanilla. Add flour, baking soda and salt; mix well. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly golden.