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Light and Fluffy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Recipe by: Jessica Smith

"I found an original recipe and adapted it to my taste. I love the fluffiness of this cookie. It's soft, not hard, and crunchy. I get so many compliments on this recipe!"
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep10 m
  • Cook8 m
  • Ready In18 m
  • 1Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • 2Beat shortening and butter together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add brown sugar and white sugar and beat until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla extract, and baking soda; beat until well mixed.
  • 3Slowly mix enough flour into butter mixture until a thick dough forms; fold in chocolate chips. Spoon small mounds of dough onto a baking sheet, about 1-inch apart.
  • 4Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 8 to 9 minutes.
Footnotes
  • Cook's Notes:
  • Take cookies out of oven before completely done for a soft, not gooey cookie.
  • Use chocolate pieces instead of chips, if desired.
  • Tip
  • Parchment can be used for easier cleanup/removal from the pan.
Ingredients
  • 24 servings
  • 238 cals
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
  • 1 (11 ounce) package semisweet chocolate chips
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    238
    12%
  • Fat:
    12.5
    19%
  • Carbs:
    31.2
    10%
  • Protein:
    2.5
    5%
  • Cholesterol:
    26
    9%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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