Chocolate Chip Cookies

I couldn't sleep last night and really felt like baking. It had been a really long day and baking relaxes me (plus it always helps when you can eat cookie dough!). I also had a staff lunch I had to bring stuff too, and I thought you can never go wrong with chocolate chip cookies! {Update} These are awesome and so easy to make! A classic :)

Chocolate Chip Cookies-Adapted from Better Homes & Gardens

• 1/2  cup shortening
• 1/2  cup butter
• 1  cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2  cup granulated sugar
• 1/2  teaspoon baking soda
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 2-1/2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  12-ounce package (2 cups) semisweet chocolate pieces

In a large mixing bowl beat shortening and butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, and baking soda. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. Stir in chocolate pieces and, if desired, nuts.

Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake in a 375 degrees F oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool. Makes about 60 cookies.