Ingredients
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1/2 cup butter
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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2 large eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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2 cups all-purpose flour (for a firmer cookies, add about 1/4 cup more flour)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 cups chocolate chips (President's Choice)
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1 cup walnuts, chopped (I'd add more chocolate chips if you do not include walnuts, optional) or 1 cup pecans (I'd add more chocolate chips if you do not include pecans)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and shortening; gradually mix in sugars, creaming thoroughly.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt; blend into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Chill for a few minutes or let stand at cool room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets.
- Flatten slightly and smooth edges to make 1/2-inch thick cookie.
- Bake in a 375°F oven for 8-9 minutes or until golden brown around the edges and still slightly under-baked in the centre. Let stand on baking sheet for 5 minutes; remove to racks to let cool completely.