Cliff’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 eggs
1½ teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
24 ounces (approx. 3 cups) all purpose flour
12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips

Place sugars, butter, eggs and vanilla in mixer bowl. Beat at speed 2 about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. Beat at speed 4 about 30 seconds. Stop and scrape bowl. At lowest speed, gradually add baking soda, salt and flour to sugar mixture and mix about 2 minutes. Mix at speed 2. Stop and scrape bowl. Add chocolate chips. Mix about 15 seconds at lowest speed. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes. Remove from baking sheets immediately and cool on wire racks. Yield: 54 cookies.

Variations: Omit chocolate cookies and hand stir in M&M’s or add to top of cookie before baking. May also add Hershey’s Kiss to top of cookie before baking.



Cliff whenever I make this cookies I will remember your love for my sister, your love and care for your nieces and nephews, your amazing skills, and your courage to live life and defy the obstacles thrown your way.