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Hershey's Chocolate Chip Cookies
This vintage Hershey’s Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is a charming mid-century classic, scribbled on a well-used recipe card and packed with nostalgic flavor. Featuring shortening, a mix of white and brown sugar, and just a touch of vanilla, the dough is simple but produces perfectly chewy cookies with crisp edges. Hershey’s chocolate chips provide that iconic chocolate richness, and optional chopped nuts add a satisfying crunch. A timeless after-school treat or bake-sale staple, this recipe is a wonderful slice of Americana and homemade comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24
Calories 185 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 18 tbsp all-purpose flour (sifted )
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup nuts (chopped, optional)
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cream Base

  • Cream together shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  • Add vanilla and egg; beat well.

Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the creamed mixture.

Step 3: Add Mix-Ins

  • Stir in chopped nuts (if using) and Hershey's chocolate chips.

Step 4: Shape Cookies

  • Drop spoonfuls of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 5: Bake

  • Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 10 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  • Cool on wire racks.

Tips

  • Substitute butter for shortening for richer flavor (cookies will spread more).
  • Add ½ teaspoon cinnamon for a warm, vintage bakery-style variation.
  • Swap nuts for pecans, walnuts, or omit entirely for nut-free.
  • Stir in Hershey’s Special Dark chips for deeper chocolate flavor.
  • Chill dough 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  • Add ¼ cup oats for a chewier texture.
  • For softer cookies, slightly underbake by 1 minute.
  • Mix in butterscotch chips for a retro twist.
  • Drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate for presentation.

Nutrition

Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 60IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, chocolate chip, classic recipes, cookies, dessert, heirloom recipe, homemade, nostalgic food, vintage
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