ChocoToffee Chip Cookies

I tweaked a chocolate chip cookie recipe I found and, voilà!, these were born. They are my second instance of successful chocolate chip cookies, in that they didn't totally deflate after I took them out of the oven, so woohoo! I also love that they have a bit of a savory-sweet element because of the mild saltiness that the toffee bits provide.

ChocoToffee Chip Cookies



3/4 cup vegetable shortening
1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 (6 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup toffee bits

Heat oven to 375°F.

Combine shortening, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in egg. Combine flour, salt and baking soda. Mix into shortening mixture until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips and toffee bits.

Drop by rounded measuring tablespoonfuls (or by using a small ice cream scoop) 3 inches apart onto an ungreased baking sheet.

Bake for 10-11 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on baking sheet on a cooling rack. Remove cookies to rack to cool completely.