Chewy Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies

So I usually have a go to recipe for chocolate chip cookies however I was looking for a more "chewy" version and these came out amazing. My new go to recipe for chocolate chip cookies, enjoy!!!

Chewy Yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 C. shortening
• 1/2 C. salted butter, room temp.
• 1/2 C. sugar
• 1 C. packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
• 1-12 ounce package (2 cups) semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. In a large mixing bowl beat the shortening and butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. 
2. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and baking soda. Beat mixture until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. 
3. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until combined. 
4. Beat in flour, if needed stir the last remaining amount.
5. Stir in chocolate pieces.
6. Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
7. Bake in a 375 degree F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. 
8. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and let cool. Makes about 30 two inch cookies.