Recipe: Chocolate Chippers
Description:
If you’re craving cookies that are not your typical soft and chewy variety, then these Chocolate Chippers are just the thing for you! These cookies are crispy, golden, and loaded with chocolate chips, perfect for those who prefer a bit of crunch in their treats. Plus, they’re conveniently freezer-friendly, so you can always have a stash on hand for whenever the craving strikes. In fact, some might argue that they taste even better straight out of the freezer! This recipe yields a whopping 12 dozen cookies, but don’t worry, they disappear fast!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 24 ounces chocolate chips
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 79.3
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6g
- Cholesterol: 5.9mg
- Sodium: 69.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.9g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 6.9g
- Protein: 0.7g
Cooking Times:
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Total Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 minutes | 1 hour 20 minutes | 1 hour 30 minutes |
Recipe Yield: 12 dozen cookies
Recipe Category: Drop Cookies
Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Sweet, Camping, Weeknight, For Large Groups, Oven, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare your cookie sheets by greasing them lightly.
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In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
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In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition, until everything is thoroughly combined.
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Stir in the chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
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Using a teaspoon, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden brown around the edges.
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Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
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Enjoy your crispy, golden Chocolate Chippers with a glass of milk or your favorite hot beverage!
These Chocolate Chippers are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth any time of day or night, and they make a great addition to any dessert table, potluck, or camping trip. With their irresistible combination of crispy texture and rich chocolate flavor, they’re sure to become a new favorite in your cookie repertoire. And since they freeze so well, you can easily make a big batch to enjoy whenever the craving strikes!
