Recipes Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes Absolutely the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies 4.5 (1,533) 1,189 Reviews 147 Photos These chocolate chip cookies are a secret family recipe. Everyone who tries them begs for more. Enjoy! Submitted by NICOLEFAUSTHUNT Updated on March 6, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share 147 147 147 147 147 Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 24 Yield: 24 cookies Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup butter flavored shortening ¾ cup white sugar ¾ cup brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons Mexican vanilla extract 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk chocolate chips Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 cookie sheets. 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir into creamed mixture. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Fold in chocolate chips until well combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Enjoy! Dianne Editor's Note Mexican vanilla extract can be found in Mexican grocery stores. If you can't find it, feel free to substitute regular vanilla extract. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 241 Calories 14g Fat 28g Carbs 3g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Calories 241 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 5g 27% Cholesterol 20mg 7% Sodium 180mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 28g 10% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 18g Protein 3g 5% Calcium 27mg 2% Iron 1mg 4% Potassium 25mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved