Byron's Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies

Crispy and Chewy, a delightful twist on an American Classic.(And months of experimentation...) Also works very well without ginger.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 163 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 cup butter flavored shortening
• 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons skim milk
• 1 ½ cups packed light brown sugar
• ¾ cup finely chopped crystallized ginger

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt into a small bowl; set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and milk. Gradually stir in the sifted ingredients using a wooden spoon. Finally, mix in the chocolate chips and crystallized ginger. Use two spoons to drop cookie dough 2 inches apart onto a cookie sheet.

Step 3

Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes. The cookies should be golden brown on the sides and the top should have lost it's shine. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.