Over the years, perfecting the chocolate chip cookie has become completely vital. As they are the most loved cookie in our house. Not only have I come across some of the best all time recipes, but I have come to find the secret to perfect cookies every. single. time.
. The above picture is a prime example of a cookie that is made with just butter or margarine, no shortening.
The below, is a picture of a cookie that is too cakey or puffy. This happens when just shortening is used, no butter or margarine.
(excuse the overly used cookie sheets. I promise they're clean, just well used!)
The optimum quality cookie is one that has 1/2 shortening, and 1/2 butter. After much trial and error, I have found this to be the secret to the best cookies. EVERY time. Go ahead, put it to the test....
Unless, of course, you're just in it for the dough. Then it's all about the flavor, and either can work, but we prefer butter. ;)
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