Aunt Nancy's Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Real prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10-12 minutes
Serves: Many
Side dish suggestions: A good meal beforehand! :)

Supplies:
Mixer
Mixing Bowl
1/2 Measuring Cup
1 Measuring Teaspoon
Jelly Roll Pan

From the freezer:


From the pantry:
2 Cups Flour
1 Cup Chocolate Chips
1 t. Baking Soda
1 t. Salt
1/2 Cup Shortening
1/2 Cup + 4 t. Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup + 4 t. White Sugar
1 t. Vanilla

Fresh Ingredients:
1/2 Cup Butter-softened
2 Eggs

Preparation:
Cream shortening, butter, brown and white sugars, vanilla, and eggs. In a seperate bowl mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix with creamed ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread into jelly roll pan. Bake at 375 for 10-12 mins or until golden brown and no longer puffy. Cut into squares or "bars". YUM!

Extra info...
Watch the cooking time to make sure it's not under cooked or over cooked. It's a fine art! :)