Chocolate Chip Cookies

What feels bette than a simple chocolate chip cookie and a cold glass of milk during this stressful midterm season ?

This recipe is the first thing I ever made for myself when I was about 12 years old.


Ingredients
1/2 cup of shortening (can be replaced with 1/3 cup of butter)
1 egg
1/4 cup of brown sugar
1/2 cup of white sugar
1 tsp of vanilla
1 cup of flour
1/2 tsp of baking soda
1/2 tsp of salt
1/2 cup of chocolate chips

Directions
Beat shortening , egg, white sugar, brown sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy
Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) in a seperat bowl
Mix wet and dry ingredients - blend well
Stir in chocolate
Place on greased baking sheet
Bake at 375degrees F for 8-10 minutes

Give them a try and let me know how they turn out!