7.06.2011

Best Chocolate Chip Cookies EVER!

Ahhh. Swing music station on Directv playing. Girls napping. Boys with Auntie. You know what THAT means! Blog time.

For the Fourth Of July, I wanted to bring treats when going to see fireworks. So I made strawberry cupcakes, and chocolate chip cookies.

 Now, when it comes to cookies, I am VERY hesitant to make them...it seems I'm plagued with the same issue every time: I whip the ingredients together, anxiously wait for them to be finished baking, and then the moment of truth....

They come out flatter than a pancake! 

UGH!

So a few times I've searched for "thick chocolate chip cookies" and have found and made decent cookies...but this time, I found THE ONE.

Behold, the BEST chocolate chip cookie!


 No pancake cookie here! Look how thick it is! So so so good!

Today, I'll share with you this amazing recipe that brought great joy to my heart.

Thick, Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

* 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 cup real butter, at room temperature
* 1/2 cup shortening
* 1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
* 2 teaspoons vanilla
* 2 large eggs
* 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1 Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.
2 In a separate bowl, beat butter and shortening until creamy.
3 Add sugar and vanilla and beat with a mixer on medium speed until well blended.
4 Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
5 Add flour mixture, and beat slowly to incorporate, then beat to blend well.
6 Stir in chocolate chips.
7 Drop batter in 2-tablespoon portions about 2 inches apart on baking sheets ( I used an icecream scoop for this part!)
8 Bake in a 375°F preheated oven until edges of cookies are brown but an area about 1 inch wide in the center is still pale, about 10 minutes.
9 If using 2 pans in 1 oven, switch positions at half-time.
10 Let cookies cool on pan about 5 minutes, then transfer to racks with a spatula.

NOM NOM NOM!

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13 comments:

  1. I have the exact same problem. I can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you!!

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  2. These look amazing ~ I can't wait to try them! I found you through the WW Hop and liked you on Facebook. Great blog! Kris at Definitelydeals.com

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  3. I've been having the problem of flat cookies too. I thought it was b/c of my sugar.

    I'm a new follower! I found your link on Paisley Passions Wandering Wednesday Blog Hop.
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  4. Gonna have to try these because chocolate chip are my husband's favorite cookie! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  5. I will be trying this recipe for sure! Do you have a subscription button on your blog?

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  6. I LOOOVEEE thick cookies! Thanks for sharing! I'm your newest follower!

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  7. holy smokes i've been searching for this for-EH-ver! have never been able to get a nice, thick cookie despite the promises. can't wait to try - thanks!!! visiting from sugar bee crafts link party.

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  8. Hi there- found you through the hop and am a new follower. These sound so good; absolutely yummy! I hope you have time to follow my life in South Africa by http://withoutcomplexities.blogspot.com

    I hope you have a great week!

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  9. Always on the hunt for a great chocolate chip cookie recipe! Thanks for sharing =)

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  10. Oh wow, those look delicious. My husband has been begging me to make cookies. I'll have to give this recipe a try!

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  11. Ooh, looks so yummy!

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  12. These do look delicious. Thanks for leaving your link! I think the thick part come from the shortening...when I use all butter is when they fall flat. :o)

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