Have you noticed how many recipes on the internet say they are
"THE BEST" of whatever they've made?
I've made a few of those recipes that aren't even close to being "THE BEST."
These chocolate chip cookies are a combination of two recipes
that said they were "The Best Chocolate Chip Cookie."
The Pretty Good Chocolate Chip Cookie
Makes about four dozen cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Cream together:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
Add to above and mix:
2 eggs (add one at a time)
Add to above and mix:
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
In a separate bowl, dissolve:
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon hot water
1/4 teaspoon salt
Add dissolved baking soda and salt to batter and mix.
Add to above and mix:
3 cups flour
*1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
Add to above and lightly mix:
2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Drop by large tablespoon-sized scoops of batter onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly golden brown.
Remove to wire rack to cool.
*The cream of tartar gives a different texture to the cookies,
but does not affect the taste. You can leave it out if desired.
Don't forget to add your cookie recipes to my
Virtual Christmas Cookie Recipe Exchange Party!
