Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

½ cup sugar

½ teaspoon baking soda

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 ½ cups all purpose flower

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

!. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening and butter with an electric mixer on medium to high for 30 seconds.  Add brown sugar, sugar, and baking soda.  Beat until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.  Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.  Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.  Stir in any remaining flour.  Stir in the chocolate chips.

2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake in a 375 F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.  Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.