Chocolate Chip Cookies

 
Cck
Easy

Warm and gooey from the oven, these cookies are bound to disappear in a flash! Save a batch in an airtight container for soft and chewy goodness.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Yield

18 servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 1⁄2 c thrive white flour
  • 1 t thrive baking soda
  • 1⁄2 t thrive iodized salt
  • 1⁄2 c butter
  • 1⁄2 c shortening
  • 1 c packed thrive brown sugar
  • 1⁄2 c thrive white sugar
  • 2 thrive whole eggs, prepared
  • 1 1⁄2 t vanilla
  • 1 pk (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 c chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

* In a medium bowl or stand mixer, beat butter and shortening. Add sugar and beat until fluffy.

* Add eggs and vanilla to bowl. Mix well.

* In a separate bowl, sift dry ingredients together (flour, baking soda, salt).

* Combine wet and dry ingredients, then mix until combined. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

* Drop dough by the teaspoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart, and bake at 375 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly golden.