Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

By JDARK

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 2 slightly beaten eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl, beat shortening and brown sugar on medium to high speed until combined.
2. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined.
3. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
4. Alternately, add flour mixture and sour cream to shortening mixture; beating after each addition.
5. With a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate pieces.
6. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake 9 minutes or until edges are browned.
8. Cool on wire rack.