Inspired by Sweet Martha Cookies these are nearly identical in flavor, texture and deliciousness.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Chip Cookies, Sweet Marthas
Ingredients
1/2CButter, unsalted
1/2CButter Flavored Shortening
1 1/4CSugar
3/4CLight Brown Sugar
1tsp Vanilla Extract
2Eggs
2 1/4 CFlour
1tspBaking Soda
1bagMini Chocolate Chips
Instructions
You can use a stand mixer or hand mixer for the first part of the recipe but the second half is going to be mixed by hand. In a large bowl, combine the butter and shortening. Beat until it's creamy. Next, add sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined. Add the eggs in, one at a time. Be sure to mix the egg completely in before adding the second egg. In another large bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Take a whisk and break up any clumps and whisk until combined. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture. Be sure to mix by hand. I found it easier if I added half the flour mixture and used a wooden spoon to stir. It is a little work to get it all combined. Fold in the chocolate chips. Use mini chips, these are going to be small cookies and the mini chips just go so much better. Cover with saran wrap and place in the fridge to chill. The longer the better. I like to chill my dough overnight. But at the very least, let it chill for 45 minutes. When you are ready to start baking, preheat your oven to 350.Line your pan with parchment paper. Use a small cookie scoop and scoop the cookie dough out. Place the cookie dough on pan about 2 inches apart. Press down on the dough. We are only cooking these for 6 minutes so the cookie needs a little help spreading. Place in the oven for 6 minutes. Even though the cookies may not look golden brown remove them from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes before you take them off the cookie sheet. They will continue to cook. Six minutes is the perfect bake time. Any longer and they start to become crispy. Repeat until you've baked all your cookies. Because these cookies are small you'll have 5-6 dozen cookies. This recipe makes a ton!Enjoy your cookies warm with a little cold milk.