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I thought these cookies tasted too much like the 1/2 cup of shortening...

Eric W., Columbus, OH on 8/09

Gourmet Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Level: Intermediate

For chocolate chip cookie lovers everywhere, try this delicious cookie with pecans and milk chocolate morsels for a change of pace. Created by Sandra D. Hickey, Chandler, AZ

Prep: 30 min

Cooking: 10 min

Yields: 48 cookies (4 dozen)

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup ground pecans
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups (11.5-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels
1 cup chopped pecans

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Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour, ground pecans, baking powder, baking soda and salt in medium bowl. Beat butter and vegetable shortening in large mixer bowl on medium speed for 30 seconds. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla extract; beat until well combined. Gradually beat in as much flour mixture as possible. Stir in remaining flour mixture, morsels and nuts. (Recipe may be made ahead up to this point. If desired, cover and refrigerate dough for 4 hours or up to 3 days.) Drop by rounded teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

BAKE for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Eric W. , Columbus, OH
August 2009

Gourmet = Shortening Taste?

I thought these cookies tasted too much like the 1/2 cup of shortening required in the recipe. If I were to do this again, I think I would reduce that amount..

Valerie A. , Las Vegas, NV
March 2009

Great Tasting Cookies

Best chocolate chips cookies I have ever made! I made them for a work event and everyone that tasted them said they were one of the best chocolate chip cookies they had every had..

Deborah P. , cornelius, NC
June 2008

gourmet chocolate chip cookies

These are the best cookies by far. Really tasty!! I love chocolate chip cookies, and these are the winner.

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 48 cookies (4 dozen)
Serving Size 1/48 of recipe
Calories 150
Calories from Fat. 90
% Daily Value
Total Fat 10g	15%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 15mg	5%
Sodium 55mg	2%
Carbohydrates 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber .5g	2%
Sugars 11g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A	2%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	2%
Iron	2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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