Joy's Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

By: Joy Schantz

Recipe History: I've used this recipe since 1995. These cookies are made every Christmas

Ingredients:

1 cup (2 sticks) butter. softened

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 cup light corn or maple syrup

1 egg

2 tsps. vanilla

2-1/2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1/4 tsp salt
1 12-oz. pkg chocolate chips
Pecan chips (optional)

 

Directions

• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• In large mixer bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy. 
• Add syrup, egg and vanilla. Beat well.
• Stir together flour, baking soda and salt. 
• Gradually add dry mixture to butter mixture, beating well.
• Stir in a 12-oz package of chocolate chips. (Nuts are optional).
• Drop by  spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. 
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned and almost set. 
• Cool slightly, remove from cookie sheet and cool completely. 
• Store in airtight Tupperware-type container. Makes 3-1/2 dozen.