Chocolate chip cookies done right: Baked extra soft and with extra chocolate

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening (butter flavored)

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup dark brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 2 eggs

• 2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 cups chocolate chips (or chunks if you prefer)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Combine flour, soda, & salt. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream together shortening, sugars, and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time.

4. Gradually add dry ingredients through sifting technique. Mix well.

   Fold in chocolate chips.

5. Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet. Space approximately 2 inches apart.

6. Bake for 8-10 minutes (8 minutes if you prefer soft cookies). Remove from cookie sheet immediately to cool (on cooling rack).

7. OPTIONAL: If desired, sprinkle top of cookies with sea salt.

8. ENJOY!!!