Cookies, Cookies, Cookies!

Did you know that cookie dough freezes really well? 

Best Ever Chocolate Chip Cookies

1/2 c Shortening
1/2 c butter, softened (1 stick)
1 c brown sugar
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 tsp baking soda
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 c all purpose flour
6 oz chocolate chips or chunks (1/2 bag)
6 oz m&ms (1/2 bag)
clear wrap (if you decide to freeze the dough)

In a large bowl combine butter and shortening with an electric beater. 
Add both sugars and baking soda, beat until combined (make sure to scrape sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula).
Add eggs and vanilla, mix well.
Beat in as much flour as you are able to with electric beater, stir in any remaining flour by hand.
Add chocolate chips/chunks and m&ms, mix well.

Bake on an ungreased cookie sheet at 375 degrees F for 8-11 minutes.

**NOTE** if you want to freeze this recipe, do not bake the cookies yet. 
To Freeze:  Tear off a large sheet of clear wrap.  Drop all of the dough in one pile on the clear wrap and shape/roll into a log.  (If the dough is too soft, place in fridge for 30 minutes and then shape/roll into log.  Wrap with clear wrap and freeze. 
To Bake after Freezing:  Unwrap cookie dough log.  Thaw slightly, and use a knife to cut the cookie dough.  Place cookie dough "coins" on ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake at 375 degrees for 9-12 minutes.

You can use this freezing method on almost all your favorite cookie recipes!!!