Step 1

Preheat oven to 350˚F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat shortening and sugars at medium speed until light and fluffy – about 2 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla, beating until combined. Add flour mixture, about 1/2 cup at a time, mixing until incorporated, scrapping sides as needed.

Step 4

Stir in chocolate chips.

Step 5

Using a medium cookie scoop, drop 2 tablespoon balls of dough onto cookie sheet. Bake for 10 – 11 minutes.

Step 6

Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Step 7

Repeat steps 6 – 7 to bake remaining cookies.