Original Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

Becky Sadler
Everyone has their favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe. This one is a Sadler family favorite. After all, according to the Sadler boys, chocolate chip cookies are the ONLY cookies worth eating!

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups (12 ounces) chocolate chips
  • 1 cup nuts, chopped

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Beat shortening, sugars, and vanilla in large bowl till creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one. Beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto uncreased baking sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes,