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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Chocolate Chip Cookies




There is just something about a fresh out of the oven chocolate chip cookie that can't be beat.  I think by this point we all know that I am a huge fan of all things chocolate, but the chocolate chip cookie will always hold a special place in my heart.  I grew up making this recipe probably close to weekly from the time I was 3 years old.  It was my Dad's favorite.  I believe it was the recipe that his Mom had made for him.  At some point in high school she got tired of making them so often, so he had to resort to making his own!  Sometimes we would bake just a couple to have fresh warm ones, and freeze the rest of the dough to be able to have warm cookies each night.  I had this recipe memorized, and have barely even taken out the recipe card since I was 10 years old.  Sometimes we get a little crazy and put a few M&M's on top!  


I like my cookies to be chewy, and these are very chewy.  I use this recipe to make Bar Cookies, or the base of many other recipes like S'mores Bars, Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars, Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Cookie Cake.

  
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Printable Recipe

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup Shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 package chocolate chips

Cream butter, shortening and both sugars together.  Add in vanilla and eggs.  Mix until well combined.  Add flour, baking soda and salt. Stir until just combined.  Mix in chocolate chips.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes.  Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool.  Makes approx 3 doz cookies.

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27 comments:

  1. Sarah LienardSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Mmm... these look delicious. There's nothing like the smell of baking cookies :)

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    Those look like the perfect cookie! I love them fresh from the oven so they burn your mouth they are so hot :)

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  3. Rachel @ Not Rachael RaySeptember 27, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    This is the same recipe I use. So tasty!

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  4. Steve @ the black peppercornSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    wow - look great and clearly a family classic. So, if you learned it when you were 3, have you taught your son yet? :) I am sure he loves them. What kid wouldn't. nice job! Buzzed!

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  5. PeggySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    I love a good old chocolate chip cookie! And I love that there's so many different versions as everyone's favorite - I don't mind trying them all out =)

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  6. Cassie | Bake Your DaySeptember 27, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    These look like winners! My mom's chocolate chip cookie recipe has shortening in it and I swear that's the secret...and brown sugar. I don't think cookies are the same if they don't have brown sugar. The look fantastic, Erin!

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  7. RavieNomNomsSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    YUM, love chocolate chip. Such a classic

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  8. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love.September 27, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    It's so true that nothing beats a homemade chocolate chip cookie! Yours look so yummy!

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  9. FamilySpiceSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Hands down, chocolate chip cookies are my favorite cookie of all time. I like mine chewy, but not too chewy... and about the size of a pizza, too! YUM!

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  10. wendyweekendgourmetSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    You're right...nothing better than a fresh choc chip cookie and a big glass of cold milk! Hands down my favorite cookie, and yours are GORGEOUS!!

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  11. Gerry @Foodness GraciousSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Dang near perfection! Great story and cookies must be chewy in my opinion,
    take care...

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  12. JoanneSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Yes these DEFINITELY look chewy!!! That's how I like my chocolate chip cookies too (I don't like the crunchy crisp crumbly ones).

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  13. Biren @ Roti n RiceSeptember 27, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    These cookies look great! I can't resist a good chocolate chip cookie.

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  14. StephSeptember 27, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    You can't go wrong with a classic chocoale chip cookie!

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  15. UnknownSeptember 27, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Nothing beats a warm chocolate chip cookie, fresh from the oven :) I love freezing the dough balls to bake off when a snack craving hits!

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  16. Christina @ Still LuckySeptember 27, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    There's nothing better than a warm chocolate chip cookie! These look great. :)

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  17. CarolynSeptember 27, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    There is NOTHING better than a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. It's like love in tangible form. Yours look awesome.

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  18. Lauren at Keep It SweetSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    This definitely has me craving a big chocolate chip cookie!

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  19. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeSeptember 27, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    Yup, these are my family's favorites!! Can't beat a warm ccc :)

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  20. Nicki @ Nick-StirsSeptember 27, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    Great great great! I have some of this in the freezer right now. Mmm!

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  21. SnoWhiteSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    reminds me of my grandmother's recipe. delicious.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    I agree - there is NOTHING like freshly baked chocolate chip cookies! They're my favorite, too!

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  23. Kim BeeSeptember 27, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    These look absolutely amazing. So moist and chewy. Love them. Nothing compares to fresh cookies.

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  24. Jennifer [To PIN/share a Post, Click the 3 dots or the Red SAVE Button]September 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    We are on the same wavelength. I made some the other day and again today. :) However, today I changed it up and instead of chocolate chips used walnuts and raisins.

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  25. Anne@frommysweetheartSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Erin....one of life's greatest pleasures...chippers warm out of the oven! These look delish! Thanks for sharing a recipe that is obviously so special and near and dear to your heart! It makes for the best baking! : )

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  26. kitaSeptember 28, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Nothing - NOTHING beats a chewy fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookie. These look perfect.

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  27. AlexSeptember 28, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    nothing better than a chocolate chip cookie from the oven. I've been meaning to try a recipe with shortening and butter..sounds perfect!

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