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These Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate treat for any cookie lover, boasting a perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures. Whether you're baking for a crowd or just indulging yourself, each bite is a warm hug of chocolatey goodness.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, vegetable shortening, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add in the salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, vinegar, and the egg. Beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked.
Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Adapted from kingarthurbaking.com. Ingredients sourced from the original; description and instructions are original to Fork.