Nothing beats a good, classic chocolate chip cookie. There are so many versions out there. This recipe comes from my husbands family. I made these cookies with him several times before we got married. Since we got married it’s my go to recipe for chocolate chip cookies.
I like this recipe because it uses both brown and granulated sugar plus butter and shortening. This cookie would be a great addition to any Memorial weekend barbecue.
I came to your post looking for a solution to my cookies spreading too much. I’ve always used the recipe on the choc chip package. I use all butter because of the whole hydrogenated fats thing. I never use shortening anymore. I will try using some whole wheat flour as one comment suggested – maybe one third whole wheat and one third a/p flour. The chocolate chip is the only kind of cookie that spreads on me like that and it’s annoying because it’s everybody’s favorite kind of cookie.. Good comments. Thanks, Karen
I came to your post looking for a solution to my cookies spreading too much. I’ve always used the recipe on the choc chip package. I use all butter because of the whole hydrogenated fats thing. I never use shortening anymore. I will try using some whole wheat flour as one comment suggested – maybe one third whole wheat and one third a/p flour. The chocolate chip is the only kind of cookie that spreads on me like that and it’s annoying because it’s everybody’s favorite kind of cookie.. Good comments. Thanks, Karen
What great looking chocolate chip cookies. I stumbled upon them at foodgawker.
I just wanted to comment on Brindy’s question about why hers would have spread less. More flour than the recipe calls for and/or flour of a higher protein content will cause cookies to spread less.
It’s important to fluff up the flour before spooning it into the measuring cup and then leveling it off with the flat side of a knife.
What great looking chocolate chip cookies. I stumbled upon them at foodgawker.
I just wanted to comment on Brindy’s question about why hers would have spread less. More flour than the recipe calls for and/or flour of a higher protein content will cause cookies to spread less.
It’s important to fluff up the flour before spooning it into the measuring cup and then leveling it off with the flat side of a knife.
Wow, that looks absolutely delicious! Great post, you did such a nice job presenting the pictures too…I am definitely going to have to try that recipe this weekend! Thanks
Wow, that looks absolutely delicious! Great post, you did such a nice job presenting the pictures too…I am definitely going to have to try that recipe this weekend! Thanks
Yours looks so pretty! I just made mine and they didn’t spread out as far, they were more round on the top. What would cause this? I did use 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, would that be it? They do taste very good though, I’ve already had 3! 🙂
Yours looks so pretty! I just made mine and they didn’t spread out as far, they were more round on the top. What would cause this? I did use 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, would that be it? They do taste very good though, I’ve already had 3! 🙂
I just made these yummy cookies. This is a recipe I’ll keep on hand. I love that they didn’t spread out flat! I love your website I check out it out every day!
I just made these yummy cookies. This is a recipe I’ll keep on hand. I love that they didn’t spread out flat! I love your website I check out it out every day!
This is the same recipe my family has used for years. It’s the best, isn’t it? I think the shortening and butter combination makes it. My mom got it years ago in a Betty Crocker recipe collection that came in a big red box full of tons of recipe cards. I have a lot of those cards still.
This is the same recipe my family has used for years. It’s the best, isn’t it? I think the shortening and butter combination makes it. My mom got it years ago in a Betty Crocker recipe collection that came in a big red box full of tons of recipe cards. I have a lot of those cards still.
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I came to your post looking for a solution to my cookies spreading too much. I’ve always used the recipe on the choc chip package. I use all butter because of the whole hydrogenated fats thing. I never use shortening anymore. I will try using some whole wheat flour as one comment suggested – maybe one third whole wheat and one third a/p flour. The chocolate chip is the only kind of cookie that spreads on me like that and it’s annoying because it’s everybody’s favorite kind of cookie.. Good comments. Thanks, Karen
Adding more flour might help.
Don’t add too much, though! 🙂
You can also try to refrigerate the dough a little before baking. This could help with the spreading issue if you are using all butter.
I came to your post looking for a solution to my cookies spreading too much. I’ve always used the recipe on the choc chip package. I use all butter because of the whole hydrogenated fats thing. I never use shortening anymore. I will try using some whole wheat flour as one comment suggested – maybe one third whole wheat and one third a/p flour. The chocolate chip is the only kind of cookie that spreads on me like that and it’s annoying because it’s everybody’s favorite kind of cookie.. Good comments. Thanks, Karen
Adding more flour might help.
Don’t add too much, though! 🙂
You can also try to refrigerate the dough a little before baking. This could help with the spreading issue if you are using all butter.
Laura,
Your recipes were a HIT at our Memorial Day cookout! We all loved the cookies, Aunt Gert’s Macaroni Salad, etc. Thank you so much!!
Laura,
Your recipes were a HIT at our Memorial Day cookout! We all loved the cookies, Aunt Gert’s Macaroni Salad, etc. Thank you so much!!
Just stumbled upon your beautiful chocolate chip cookies at foodgawker. They look delicious.
Wanted to comment on Brindy’s question about her cookies.
Extra flour and/or flour with a higher protein content will cause cookies to spread less. (as will chilling the dough.)
It’s important to always fluff up your flour before gently spooning it into your measuring cup and leveling it off with the flat side of a knife.
Just stumbled upon your beautiful chocolate chip cookies at foodgawker. They look delicious.
Wanted to comment on Brindy’s question about her cookies.
Extra flour and/or flour with a higher protein content will cause cookies to spread less. (as will chilling the dough.)
It’s important to always fluff up your flour before gently spooning it into your measuring cup and leveling it off with the flat side of a knife.
What great looking chocolate chip cookies. I stumbled upon them at foodgawker.
I just wanted to comment on Brindy’s question about why hers would have spread less. More flour than the recipe calls for and/or flour of a higher protein content will cause cookies to spread less.
It’s important to fluff up the flour before spooning it into the measuring cup and then leveling it off with the flat side of a knife.
Hope this helps.
What great looking chocolate chip cookies. I stumbled upon them at foodgawker.
I just wanted to comment on Brindy’s question about why hers would have spread less. More flour than the recipe calls for and/or flour of a higher protein content will cause cookies to spread less.
It’s important to fluff up the flour before spooning it into the measuring cup and then leveling it off with the flat side of a knife.
Hope this helps.
Those are beautiful! Can I eat one? =p
Those are beautiful! Can I eat one? =p
I stumbled upon your Blog and have tried and loved many of your recipes. Thank you for posting such delicious recipes.
I stumbled upon your Blog and have tried and loved many of your recipes. Thank you for posting such delicious recipes.
Wow, that looks absolutely delicious! Great post, you did such a nice job presenting the pictures too…I am definitely going to have to try that recipe this weekend! Thanks
Wow, that looks absolutely delicious! Great post, you did such a nice job presenting the pictures too…I am definitely going to have to try that recipe this weekend! Thanks
Yours looks so pretty! I just made mine and they didn’t spread out as far, they were more round on the top. What would cause this? I did use 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, would that be it? They do taste very good though, I’ve already had 3! 🙂
Yours looks so pretty! I just made mine and they didn’t spread out as far, they were more round on the top. What would cause this? I did use 1/2 cup whole wheat flour, would that be it? They do taste very good though, I’ve already had 3! 🙂
Opps! Sourry I left the time off. I put it on the recipe. It’s 8-10 minutes.
Opps! Sourry I left the time off. I put it on the recipe. It’s 8-10 minutes.
very cute blog, nice looking family
very cute blog, nice looking family
How many minutes do you cook them for?
How many minutes do you cook them for?
I just made these yummy cookies. This is a recipe I’ll keep on hand. I love that they didn’t spread out flat! I love your website I check out it out every day!
I just made these yummy cookies. This is a recipe I’ll keep on hand. I love that they didn’t spread out flat! I love your website I check out it out every day!
I have been looking for a good one. Thanks for posting. Staci
I have been looking for a good one. Thanks for posting. Staci
I’m always up for a new chocolate chip cookie recipe. These look amazing! Thanks for sharing!!
I’m always up for a new chocolate chip cookie recipe. These look amazing! Thanks for sharing!!
I use this same one! It came from my SIL’s family. It’s the BEST and totally foolproof!
I use this same one! It came from my SIL’s family. It’s the BEST and totally foolproof!
This is the same recipe my family has used for years. It’s the best, isn’t it? I think the shortening and butter combination makes it. My mom got it years ago in a Betty Crocker recipe collection that came in a big red box full of tons of recipe cards. I have a lot of those cards still.
This is the same recipe my family has used for years. It’s the best, isn’t it? I think the shortening and butter combination makes it. My mom got it years ago in a Betty Crocker recipe collection that came in a big red box full of tons of recipe cards. I have a lot of those cards still.
I am always up for a new choc. chip cookie recipe!
I am always up for a new choc. chip cookie recipe!