Cherry Chip Cookies II

These cookies are like chocolate chip cookies, but with cherry chips instead. What a treat!

Original recipe makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

2/3 cup shortening
2/3 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups cherry baking chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Add the 2 eggs and vanilla; mix well. Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir this into the creamed mixture. Finally stir in the cherry chips.
  3. Drop cookies by rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheet, and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Edges should be golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 400 kcal
Carbohydrates: 51.5 g
Cholesterol: 41 mg
Fat: 20 g
Fiber: 0.6 g
Protein: 4.2 g
Sodium: 259 mg