Chips Ahoy! Chocolate Chip Cookies

Step 1

Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Mix the flour and baking soda in a bowl and set aside.

Step 2

Use an electric mixer to mix the two sugars and shortening. When creamy add the vanilla, salt, and egg white.

Step 3

Add the flour 1/2 cup at a time adding a tablespoon of warm water as necessary to mix the flour -- don't exceed 4 tablespoons of water -- this will make a firm dough.

Step 4

Mix in chocolate chips. As the dough gets thicker you may want to mix by hand and abandon the electric mixer.

Step 5

Roll into 2-inch balls and press down with the palm of the hand to make flat. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.