chocolate chip cookies

• 3/4 cup softened butter
• 1/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 375. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Beat until combined, occasionally scraping the sides of the bowl. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-9 minutes or until edges are light brown. Transfer to a wire rack, cool.

Makes about 50 cookies.