BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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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.

Provided by Roxygirl in Colorado

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups bleached all purpose flour (see note below)
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chocolate chips (I use Ghirardelli brand)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Cream shortening, butter, sugars, then eggs and vanilla and almond extracts.
  • Blend dry ingredients and add to mixture.
  • Stir in Chocolate chips.
  • 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).
  • Bake at 375° for 10 minutes until lightly brown.
  • Makes 2-3 dozen cookies depending on size.

Ronne Colette
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I'm not a baker, but these cookies were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Jimmy Tew
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These cookies are a bit pricey to make, but they're definitely worth it. They're the perfect treat for a special occasion.


Hareem Asghar
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I made these cookies for my kids' school bake sale, and they were a huge success. They sold out in minutes!


Carmelia Bishop
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted the walnuts for chopped dried cranberries. The cookies turned out great!


Eric Strauss
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. They're also a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips.


Zawulinl Like
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These cookies are a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll omit the salt next time.


Cailem Singh
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out flat and dry. I think I might have overmixed the dough.


Faizal Kabanda
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These cookies are really easy to make, and they're always a hit with my family. I love that I can use different types of chocolate chips to create different flavor combinations.


Wolf Mantss
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Levi Uchiha
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I've never been a fan of chocolate chip cookies, but these ones changed my mind. They're so soft and chewy, and the chocolate chips are perfectly melted.


Jaine murcia
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These cookies are delicious! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Saqib mangi
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate chip cookies, but these ones are really good. They're not too sweet, and the chocolate chips are high quality.


Glory Ben
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're perfect for a special occasion.


George Goodwin
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I was a bit skeptical about the salt in the dough, but it really does make a difference. It gives the cookies a nice depth of flavor.


Jenny Dari
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These are the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had. The texture is perfect, and the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the cookie.


Snoop Burrito
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they always turn out perfectly.


Lauren Mallon
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These cookies are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of chocolate chips. I love the hint of salt in the dough, which really brings out the flavor of the chocolate.


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