Thursday, July 30, 2009

Chocolate Chip Cookies

WOW!!! Chocolate Chip Cookies. I developed this recipe in 1992. I had been entering cookies in the New Mexico State Fair for 2 years and hadn't won a blue ribbon with my chocolate chip cookies. So, I started trying different combinations of ingredients in what I thought was a great recipe. One morning I decided to add a box of instant pudding, Eureka!!! The cookies were even greater than the other recipe. This GREAT recipe won a blue ribbon the first time I entered it and a blue ribbon every year I entered them. Its an easy recipe. Make these GREAT cookies with all your heart n soul and show someone how much you LOVE them.

Preheat oven to 350 F.

In a large bowl cream together

1 cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

Add to the creamed mixture one at a time, and mix well after each.

2 eggs
1 - 3-1/2 oz. box instant vanilla pudding
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Now add until everything is mixed together

2 - 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup pecan pieces

Drop by heaping teaspoonful onto a non greased cookies sheet.
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges and center are lightly brown. Remove cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Yields : 4 - 1/2 dozen GREAT cookies
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22 comments:

  1. AnonymousJuly 30, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    I have a recipe for cookies with pudding too, and they really are wonderful! Always nice and soft.

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  2. Alea MilhamJuly 30, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    I never would have thought to add pudding to a cookie recipe. Thanks for sharing your brilliant idea!

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  3. The Fajdich TimesJuly 30, 2009 at 8:08 PM

    Pudding?.....Interesting:)

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  4. Completely CoastalJuly 30, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Well, congrats on your ribbon..., I'll try these when I get my new oven!
    Maya@A Beach Lovers Place

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  5. The Desperate CookJuly 31, 2009 at 3:37 AM

    I have had this recipe before and they are great. If my memory serves me, they are a much softer cookie. I am getting hungry just thining of them

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  6. Haden NewsJuly 31, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Can't wait to try your recipe! I love a good chocolate chip cookie.

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  7. SavoringTime in the KitchenJuly 31, 2009 at 6:40 AM

    I've never tried a cookie recipe with pudding before but a Blue Ribbon recipe must be wonderful! Thank you!

    ~Susan

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  8. ShellbelleJuly 31, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    Blue Ribbon Winner? I will definitely be trying this recipe. You can never have enough Chocolate Chip cookie recipes and this one has already proven to be a winner!

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  9. JoyceJuly 31, 2009 at 7:10 AM

    I have made this recipe before and I think the pudding makes it so delicious. May whip up a batch of these for my new neighbor as she has little children. Taco pie is a good recipe also. You have a pretty background on your blog with those cute little birds. I will peak in again. Thanks for sharing.
    Joyce

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  10. SharinskisheJuly 31, 2009 at 8:13 AM

    My son loves soft chocolate cookies. I will be trying this recipe. Now if I can find some pudding in the pantry......

    Thanks so much for posting with Ann on Food on Friday. I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

    shari

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  11. HeidiJuly 31, 2009 at 9:19 AM

    This sounds delicious! What a fun twist on the original chocolate chip cookie. Yum!! :)

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  12. Lucy MarieJuly 31, 2009 at 10:05 AM

    Yummy. Pudding is an interesting addition! I'll have to give these a try. Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  13. Nicole FelicianoJuly 31, 2009 at 11:08 AM

    SOunds like a winner to me. I'll try this for a bake sale this year at my daughter's school. THanks for linking to Friday Feasts and have a wonderful weekend.

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  14. ElaineJuly 31, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    Wow, Geri, I am certainly going to try this. I bet the pudding really does make a difference! Thanks. :)

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  15. bjJuly 31, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Sure intend to try these. Sounds really good.

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  16. Decor To AdoreJuly 31, 2009 at 3:40 PM

    Yum! I am visiting via Hooked on Houses.
    Please drop by and enter my giveaway.

    Have a blessed weekend!

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  17. Lori EJuly 31, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    I will pass the taco pie recipe on to my taco loving son.

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  18. AnonymousJuly 31, 2009 at 5:11 PM

    Visiting a sis in illinois and we are excited to whip a batch of these scrumptious cookies!

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  19. TraceyAugust 1, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    These sound wonderful; would never have thought of adding the pudding mix! Must try these on my baking day!

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  20. AmyAugust 6, 2009 at 5:30 PM

    What a fabulous idea! I cannot wait to try them :)

    Thank you for stopping by my site! I hope you love Ebates as much as I do.

    Thank you for the recipe. I will definitely be bookmarking this one!

    Amy

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  21. Ashley @ AshleysBusyAugust 14, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Thanks for stopping by Ashleys Busy!

    I LOVE chocolate chip cookies. I have the most recipes for these, brownies, and macaroni and cheese, lol.

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  22. LisaAugust 14, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    I had such a disaster with Chocolate Chip Cookies recently so I'm very excited to try your "award winning" recipe!! Thanks for sharing. Lisa

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