In 1985 I compiled a collection of our favorite family recipes as a Christmas gift to my Gramma Peggy. Family members were generous in sending along their favs as well as some family notes regarding the recipes as well. One recipe included was that of my sister's, Lisa, which she named "Chocolate Chippers." It is my go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe! While making a batch last night while in the company of my daughter and daughter-in-law, they said, "Why don't you put THIS recipe on your blog, Mom?!"
Chocolate Chippers
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1-6 oz pkg. chocolate chips
Cream shortening, sugars, eggs, and vanilla til fluffy (my sister says this ALWAYS has to be done by hand but I have to confess my KitchenAid mixer says, nope!). Sift together dry ingredients (I just toss 'em in, no sifting!). Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips (or 'bits' as they are called in the original recipe). Drop onto greased cookie sheet (I use parchment, no 'grease'). Bake at 350 for 10-12 min.
Lisa's notes - "These cookies do a lot of traveling. They're in my recipe box everytime I move! The good ole fashion choc. chip cookie everyone loves!"
A couple of years ago, Lisa's town was hit by a wicked tornado, destroying homes including Lisa's. Everyone was safe, including my mom who was visiting at the time. But, the recipe box with this recipe cardshe eludes to in her note is long gone with the wind. Who knows where this Chocolate Chipper recipe card is hanging out now!
Chocolate Chippers
3/4 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1-6 oz pkg. chocolate chips
Cream shortening, sugars, eggs, and vanilla til fluffy (my sister says this ALWAYS has to be done by hand but I have to confess my KitchenAid mixer says, nope!). Sift together dry ingredients (I just toss 'em in, no sifting!). Stir into creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips (or 'bits' as they are called in the original recipe). Drop onto greased cookie sheet (I use parchment, no 'grease'). Bake at 350 for 10-12 min.
Lisa's notes - "These cookies do a lot of traveling. They're in my recipe box everytime I move! The good ole fashion choc. chip cookie everyone loves!"
A couple of years ago, Lisa's town was hit by a wicked tornado, destroying homes including Lisa's. Everyone was safe, including my mom who was visiting at the time. But, the recipe box with this recipe cardshe eludes to in her note is long gone with the wind. Who knows where this Chocolate Chipper recipe card is hanging out now!