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How to Make H. Clinton's Chocolate Chip Cookies

These aren't just any chocolate chip cookies, these are Hillary Clinton's own recipe. Eat like the president.

Difficulty Level: easy      Time Required: 30 minutes


Here's How:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush baking sheets lightly with vegetable oil or spray with a cooking spray.
  2. Combine 1 & 1/2 cups of flour, 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of baking soda on waxed paper.
  3. Beat together 1 cup of shortening, 1 cup of packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup of white sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Add 2 eggs and beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in 2 cups of rolled oats and then 2 cups of semisweet chocolate chips.
  5. Drop batter by rounded teaspoonfuls onto baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes or till golden brown.
  6. Cool cookies on sheets for 2 minutes. Place cookies on wire racks to cool completely.
Tips:
  1. These are best served warm with a glass of milk.
  2. This recipe makes 7 dozen cookies. You can half the ingredients if you need to.

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