Blue Ridge Mountains Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These cookies have been served for over 75 years in the quiet village of orkney springs, va. We have stayed in this retreat center called shrine mont where people come for rest, devotion, and fellowship. A couple of things set these cookies apart: butter and shortening ensure a thick cookie, soft in the middle, with a touch of almond extract.

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Steps

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I add the 1 / 4 cup making it 2 3 / 4 cups total.

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Cream shortening , butter , sugars , then eggs and vanilla and almond extracts.

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Blend dry ingredients and add to mixture.

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Stir in chocolate chips.

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Drop by large tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheet , leaving 2-inches room in between to allow cookies to spread.

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I press down lightly with a measuring cup to bake more uniform cookies).

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Bake at 375 for 10 minutes until lightly brown.

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Makes 2-3 dozen cookies depending on size.

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Ingredients

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shortening, butter, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, almond extract, baking soda, eggs, bleached all purpose flour, salt, chocolate chips