Mini Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Ingredients:

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup butter or baking margarine
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 5 cups flour (sifted)
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1-2 pkgs. mini or regular chips

Directions:

1. Mix first 5 ingredients, and then stir in the dry ingredients.
2. The dough is done when it forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the mixing bowl.
3. Divide dough into 4-5 sections, and wrap in plastic.
4. Put plastic wrapped logs or balls into a plastic bag and freeze.
5. To serve: Defrost in fridge or for a few minutes in the microwave.
6. Roll into 1 inch balls and place on a greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake 12 minutes at 350°.
8. Cookies are done when they are pale on top and have a tiny bit of firmness.
9. Cool on a wire rack.
10. Note: Almost any cookie dough may be frozen.
11. Dough can be rolled into individual cookie balls and flash frozen, and then put into a freezer bag.
12. Dough balls may be baked frozen but it takes longer so add a few more minutes and check often.