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Best Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Bake Time: 8-10 minutes per batch

Total Time: 40 minutes

Recipe Category: Drop Cookies

Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, <60 Mins, Oven

Aggregated Rating: 4.5 (based on 12 reviews)

Calories per Serving: 103.4

Fat Content: 6g

Saturated Fat Content: 2.3g

Cholesterol Content: 11.1mg

Sodium Content: 35.5mg

Carbohydrate Content: 12.2g

Fiber Content: 0.5g

Sugar Content: 7.6g

Protein Content: 1.2g

Recipe Yield: 60 cookies

Description:

The quest for the perfect chocolate chip cookie ends here! Adapted from a timeless BH&G recipe, these Best Basic Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a versatile canvas for your cookie cravings. With a tweak in ingredients, you can tailor them to your desired texture—be it crispy, thin, or soft-and-cakelike. This recipe is a testament to the art of cookie perfection.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Instructions:

For Thin-and-Crispy Cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, beat shortening and/or butter on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
3. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined.
4. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.
5. Beat in as much flour as possible with a mixer.
6. With a wooden spoon, stir in the remaining flour. (Note: If using electric mixer beaters, you can skip the wooden spoon.)
7. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts.
8. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
9. Bake Basic cookies for 8-10 minutes and Thin cookies for 10-12 minutes or until edges are browned.
10. Cool on a wire rack.

For Soft-and-Cake-like Cookies:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, beat shortening and brown sugar on medium to high speed until combined.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until combined.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Alternately add the flour mixture and sour cream to the shortening mixture, beating after each addition.
6. With a wooden spoon, stir in chocolate pieces and nuts.
7. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
8. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are browned.
9. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes:

• Experiment with variations for your perfect chocolate chip cookie—crispy, thin, or soft-and-cakelike.
• Ensure ingredients are well combined for a harmonious cookie texture.
• For the Thin-and-Crispy version, extend baking time for a delightful crunch.
• Embrace the softness in the Soft-and-Cake-like version by following the precise baking time.
• Share the joy: This recipe yields 60 scrumptious cookies, perfect for any occasion!

Indulge in the delightful world of chocolate chip cookies, where every bite is a celebration of homemade goodness! 🍪✨