The Best of Times Cooking

Inspired by the story of a woman who lost all her recipes in a fire, along with her cook book colllection, I signed on to help replace some with my own favorite recipies. Once I got started, I realized this was one way to make my recipes available to my nearest and dearest if they will bookmark the blog.

Monday, September 25, 2006

Toll House Cookies

These cookies, sometimes referred to as Chocolate Chip cookies, are arguably the most popular home-made cookie in America. Originating in Whitman at Ruth Wakefield’s Toll House, they have brightened many a lunch box or after school glass of milk.

Toll House Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup solid vegetable shortening (Crisco)
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon water
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
12 oz. semisweet chocolate morsels

Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine butter, shortening, sugars, eggs, vanilla and water in a bow and beat until creamy. Stir dry ingredients together, and add. Stir in chocolate morsels. Drop by well-rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Makes about 60.

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