I originally posted this back in May, but it still stands as my favorite cookie recipe!

When I was a little girl, I had a friend who’s grandma always made us chocolate chip cookies.  It was the best cookie ever – and believe me, I know my chocolate chip cookies!  I’ve always wished for her recipe since I’ve never had one that was quite the same as hers.  Well, I’ve finally found it!

Melissa, my wonderful real-life friend sent me this recipe.  Thank you, Melissa!  You’ve added a treasure to my recipe collection!!

AMISH COUNTRY CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

2 sticks butter, softened

1 egg

1 1/2 cups brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla

2 1/4 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 – 1 package chocolate chips

Mix dry ingredients, set aside.  Cream rest of ingredients.  Add dry ingredients.  Mix well.  It will be very stiff.  Add choco chips.  Bake at 375 degrees for 8-10 minutes.  They’re extra yummy when warm!

I sometimes use 1/2 choco chips and 1/2 white choco chips.

FREEZER TIP:  So that I don’t eat an entire batch of cookies in a couple of days, I will usually only bake a few of the cookies, then freeze the rest of the batter.  All you have to do is place the dough by teaspoonfuls on a cookie sheet.  Place the cookie sheet in the freezer for 20 minutes, then transfer the frozen cookies into a freezer bag.  When you’re ready to bake, pull out as many cookies as you need and bake at 350 degrees.  No need to thaw.  ( I believe Melissa gave me this tip, too!)  Enjoy!!

My mom, my sister and I (and now our little girls) have had a long tradition of meeting the first Saturday in December for a cookie baking day.  We each bring ingredients for a few of our favorite cookies and bake them together.  At the end of the day, we go home with at least nine varieties of cookies to give away (and eat!)

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  Luke 2:10