Monster Chip Cookies

Name: Monster Chip Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/3 cups sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 4 large eggs; 3 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 2 cups chopped nuts

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min. + cooling YIELD: about 3 dozen.

Judy Mabrey, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, shares these treats with "monsters" who ring her doorbell on Halloween. She also gives them as Christmas gifts.

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/3 cups sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons baking soda
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups chopped nuts

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla and lemon juice. Combine the dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chips and nuts. Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
2. Drop by 1/4 cupfuls 3 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned and center is set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 cookies: 614 calories, 36g fat (13g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 412mg sodium, 70g carbohydrate (48g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.

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