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11-21 Ellen's Chocolate Chip Cookies

Been waiting for this recipe. At every open house, party or farewell, I look to see if Ellen brought her cookies and I eat those. I think its the cinnamon and nutmeg that seal the deal for me (its already a forgone conclusion about the butter and sugar). She also uses chocolate drops, they are larger than chips. If you only have chips, I'm sure it won't ruin the cookie.

Cream together until fluffy:
1 c butter, softened
1 c brown sugar
3/4 c sugar
1 egg
1 t vanilla

Separately, mix together:
3 c flour
3/4 t salt
3/4 t baking soda
1 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1 bag of chocolate drops/large chips (she uses Guittard)
Combine with sugar mixture.
Place scoops of about 1 1/2 inches onto cookie sheet, flatten slightly in middle.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. Do not overcook. Let them finish on cookie sheet.
Taking them out early keeps them moist and chewy.

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