Chocolate Chip Cookies

This is the tried and true recipe from 10th grade cooking class (thanks again Mrs. Hawks). It has been modified over the years to become our all time favorite cookie. This recipe has been asked for more than any other cookie which is why it is surprising that I am just finally putting it on this blog. Don't be afraid to mix things up a bit and add everything from butterscotch chips and almonds to craisens and white chocolate chips. And if you have a hankering for the plain and simple just leave out the chips and nuts all together..We call them Not-Chocolate Chip Cookies.
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Nan's All-Time Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

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1/2 cup real butter

1/2 cup shortening

1 cup sugar

1 cup brown sugar

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Cream together and then add

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2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla

1/2 tsp almond extract

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Mix well until very creamy then mix in

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1 tsp salt

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp baking soda

3 cups flour

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When completely mixed in add

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1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

1 cup chopped pecans

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Roll into TBS size balls and place on baking sheet.

Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes or until edges are light brown.