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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 dozen 663g

Recipe makes 2 dozen)

Calories 2973
Calories from Fat 1388 (46%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 154.3g 237%
Saturated Fat 73.6g 367%
Monounsaturated Fat 53.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 333mg 111%
Sodium 2243mg 93%
Potassium 1169mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 393.3g 131%
Dietary Fiber 14.6g 58%
Sugars 247.2g
Protein 31.6g 63%

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Blue Ridge Mountains Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe #117317 | 30 min | 10 min prep | add private note

By: Roxygirl in Colorado
Apr 15, 2005

These cookies have been served for over 75 years in the quiet village of Orkney Springs, VA. We have stayed in this retreat center called Shrine Mont where people come for rest, devotion, and fellowship. A couple of things set these cookies apart: butter and shortening ensure a thick cookie, soft in the middle, with a touch of almond extract.

2 -3 dozen (change servings and units)

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Directions

  1. 1
    Note: The recipe initially calls for 2 1/2 cups flour, but with the added note if you want them more softer and rounder cookie to add 1/4 cup flour. I add the 1/4 cup making it 2 3/4 cups total.
  2. 2
    Cream shortening, butter, sugars, then eggs and vanilla and almond extracts.
  3. 3
    Blend dry ingredients and add to mixture.
  4. 4
    Stir in Chocolate chips.
  5. 5
    Drop by large tablespoons (I use cookie scoop) onto ungreased cookie sheet, leaving 2-inches room in between to allow cookies to spread. I press down lightly with a measuring cup to bake more uniform cookies).
  6. 6
    Bake at 375° for 10 minutes until lightly brown.
  7. 7
    Makes 2-3 dozen cookies depending on size.

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From: KiwiGaz

On Jun 21, 2009

Beautiful. The ones I made looked nothing like the picture but they were sooooo good. Thanks Roxygirl! Note: I used at least 1/4 cup less of each of the sugars, with the huge amount of choc chips that much sugar isn't needed. I also had less choc chips (coz I ran out) but there were still plenty in the cookies.

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    From: Chez Michelle

    On May 31, 2009

    I have been trying to find that ultimate chocolate chip cookie recipe- and have never quite been fully satisfied...the quest is over Thank you for this recipe

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    From: Marz

    On Feb 12, 2006

    The taste and texture of this cookie is truly one of the best chocolate chip cookies I have made. It is a cookie that holds its shape (doesn't spread) and is chewy and thick. I followed the recipe exactly, but I did line the cookie sheet with parchment paper to prevent even more spreading. The vanilla and almond extracts combo pushes this cookie to the top of my list. When you bite into the cookie it is crunchy on the outside and chewy inside. I will certainly make this again and again! Thanks Roxygirl in Colorado for a keeper!

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    From: podapo

    On Oct 30, 2006

    These are really amazingly good CC cookies. I made as stated, didn't change a thing. I actually got a little over 4 doz. 2 1/2 inch cookies. Recipe was right on. I also used the extra 1/4 cup flour. I then asked my biggest critic ( 7 year old Grandson) and he said, "they are crunchy on the outside, but chewy in the middle", kinda blew me away. BUT THAT is the kind of CC cookie I've been looking for. Hubby downed 5 of them faster then they could cool. Will add this to my favorites book. Thank you for sharing.

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