Super Chunky Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
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• 1 cup milk chocolate chips
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• 1 cup vanilla or white chips
• 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

• In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 8-1/2 dozen.

Super Chunky Cookies published in Country Woman January/February 2001, p19