Absolutely the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies are chewy, crisp, and simple to make with basic pantry staples and Mexican vanilla extract for a spicy, creamy flavor.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 241 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter flavored shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups milk chocolate chips
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Mexican vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets.

Step 2

Cream together butter-flavored shortening, brown sugar, and white sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; stir in vanilla.

Step 3

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir into creamed mixture. Fold in chocolate chips until well combined. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until light brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.