Chocolate Chip Cookies

01Method

1. 1

   Collect and measure out all ingredients before starting.

2. 2

   Heat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and lightly grease two baking sheets.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the shortening with both sugars until pale and fluffy. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly between each addition, then blend in the vanilla extract.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix the dry mixture into the creamed base until just combined.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

6. 6

   Scoop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them apart.

7. 7

   Bake until the edges are lightly golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Leave the cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.