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Ann’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

Name: Ann's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 9 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups old-fashioned oats; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 10 min.

Makes

about 9 dozen

My mother used to bake these cookies. I call this recipe my own, though, since I've made a few changes over the years.—Ann Petereson, Camano Island, Washington

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups old-fashioned oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chips, coconut and walnuts if desired.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned and cookies are set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 132 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Ann’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

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