SUPER CHUNKY COOKIES

SUPER CHUNKY COOKIES RECIPE
Chocolate lovers will go crazy over these cookies that feature loads of chocolate! When friends ask me to make "those cookies," I know exactly what recipe they mean.—Rebecca Jendry, Spring Branch, Texas

MAKES: 78 servings
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup butter-flavored shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 cup vanilla or white chips
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the remaining ingredients.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely. Yield: 6-1/2 dozen.

Originally published as Super Chunky Cookies in Country Woman January/February 2001, p19