Classic Crunchy Chocolate Chip Cookies (King Arthur Flour)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar (or white)
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• 3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350. Line cookie sheets with parchment.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, sugars, vanilla, salt and vinegar.

3. 3

   Beat in the egg, then the baking soda and flour.

4. 4

   Stir in the chocolate chips.

5. 5

   Drop the dough by tablespoonful onto the baking sheets.

6. 6

   Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes, until they're golden brown.

7. 7

   Remove them from the oven and transfer to a rack to cool.