Always Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies

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This is a classic recipe, slightly adapted. it's especially perfect for high altitude cooking, as i live at 7,000 feet above sea level and it's hard to make cookies rise just right. bake slightly longer for crispy cookies, slightly less for chewy.

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Steps

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Sift dry ingredients together and set aside.

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Cream shortening , butter , and sugars together , then eggs and vanilla extract.

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Slowly blend in dry ingredients , about a third of the total amount at a time.

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Stir in chocolate chips.

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Drop by large tablespoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet , leaving at least 2 inches between to allow cookies to spread.

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Bake at 375f for 11-12 minutes or until lightly golden.

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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, baking soda, eggs, all-purpose flour, salt, chocolate chips