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Monster Chocolate Chip Cookies
by AllHomemadeCookies.com
Ingredients:
3/4 c. sugar
3/4
c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
2
large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp.
baking soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1/4 tsp. salt
1 12-ounce bag (2
cups) semi-sweet chocolate chips
additional granulated sugar
Directions:
* Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the sugars, butter and shortening until light and fluffy.
* Add vanilla and eggs, one egg at a time, beating well after each addition.
* In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
* Add dry mixture to the creamed sugars, blend well. Fold in chocolate chips.
* To make each monster cookie, form 1/4 c. of dough into a ball. Roll in additional granulated sugar and place on greased baking sheet.
* With fingertips, press each cookie ball into a 4-inch circle. Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned.
* Remove cookies from oven and cool on baking sheet for 1 minute. Place cookies on wire rack and cool completely.
Makes 18 giant cookies.