The ultimate chocolate chip cookies

15 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾cupButter flavored crisco
cupPacked brown sugar
2tablespoonsMilk
1tablespoonVanilla
1Egg
cupFlour
1teaspoonSalt
¾teaspoonBaking soda
12ouncesChocolate chips

Directions

Heat oven to 375 deg f.

Combine crisco, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Beat egg into creamed mixture. Combine flour, soda and salt and mix into creamed mixture until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes for chewy cookies or 11 to 13 minutes for crisp cookies. Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes. Remove to wire rack. Makes 3 dozen 3 inch diameter cookies.