This is the only recipe for chocolate chip cookies that I ever use. It is my mom's recipe. I can't take credit.
2 sticks margarine or butter
3/4 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
1 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
3 Tb. hot water
2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking soda
6 c. flour
2 c. chocolate chips
1 c. nuts (optional)
In a large mixing bowl, cream together first 7 ingredients. Blend in dry ingredients. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-9 minutes. (Makes 9 dozen)
I made these today. I split the dough in half and put chocolate chips in one half and butterscotch chips in the other. (the white blur in the top of the bowl is my daughter helping to stir the chocolate chips into the dough)
finished product
