These are my Mom's goto chocolate chip cookies. The recipe makes 5-6 dozen, depending on the size of the cookie, which is enough to completely fill your typical large size cookie container as shown. They freeze well and are a permanent staple in her freezer where all of her grandchildren know where to find them.

Semi-sweet chocolate chips are probably the best. Mom increased the chocolate chips by 1/2 cup from the original recipe. If you are some bizarre not a chocolate fiend lover, then use only 1 cup or try the alternative recipe at the bottom of the page.

Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups of chocolate chips

I use an electric mixer except for when I add the chocolate chips which I do by hand.

1. Mix the sugar, brown sugar, butter, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl.
2. Beat the eggs well.
3. Add the eggs and mix well.
4. Sift the flower, baking soda and salt together and add. Mix again.
5. Finally, add the chocolate chips and mix.
6. Drop the cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet using a teaspoon. Be sure to leave space between them because they flatten out.
7. Bake at 375° F for 10 minutes.

Makes 5-6 dozen

Alternative: Raisin Cookies

This dough also makes an excellent raisin cookie. In place of chocolate chips, substitute one teaspoon of cinnamon added to the flour, plus 1 cup of raisins and 1/2 cup of nuts. For some reason, it makes a puffier and equally delicious cookie.

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