Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

I put out a search for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe.  I wanted the cookie to be thin, crispy around the edges and chewy in the center and this is the version that measured up to all my requests.  This cookie also freezes well, and I always keep a bag in the freezer as a ready dessert.

 

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup shortening

1½ teaspoons vanilla

1 egg

1¾ cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup chocolate and/or white chocolate chips

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

 

In a large mixing bowl, beat together the brown sugar, sugar, butter and shortening.  Add the vanilla and egg, and blend well.  Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt; mix well.  Stir in the chocolate chips and nuts.  Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Bake at 375 for 8 minutes or until a light golden brown.  Remove the cookie to a rack to cool. Makes 4 dozen.