Sunday, June 15, 2014

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Cream the butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.  Beat in eggs and vanilla.  combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.  Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.  Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets.  Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes.  Remove to wire racks to cool.

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