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Pie in the Sky Chocolate Chip Cookies

A high altitude cookie recipe from the authority on high altitude baking.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 14 tbsp butter, softened
  • 2 tbsp shortening (like Crisco)
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 ¼ cup + 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°
  • Cream together the butter, shortening, and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
  • Add flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
  • Stir in chocolate chips.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop by spoonfuls onto the baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-10 minutes until golden on the edges. Repeat until all the dough has been baked.