There's nothing more classic than these homemade chocolate chip cookies! And since everyone loves one of these cookies, there's no excuse not to bake them up! Made in a short amount of time, you won't go wrong throwing a batch in the oven!
Cream butter and shortening until light, fluffy and incorporated. Add brown and white sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs, water, vanilla, and mix.
8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, ¼ cup vegetable shortening, ¾ cup light brown sugar, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 ½ tbsp hot water, 2 tsp vanilla extract
Add all dry ingredients and mix to incorporate. Then fold in chocolate chips by hand.
Using a small scoop, place tablespoon-size cookies on lined or greased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes.
Watch carefully - when outside of cookies are set and golden but the middle is soft, remove from oven. Let cool on pan for 3 minutes then cool completely on a rack.