Great Value Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Introduction

Hi, I’m Ava and I love baking. One of my all-time favorite recipes is for chocolate chip cookies. In my opinion, there’s nothing better than a warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven. I’ve tried a ton of recipes over the years, but I always come back to one in particular: the Great Value chocolate chip cookie recipe. It’s simple, delicious, and always comes out perfect. In this article, I’m going to share the recipe and some tips and tricks I’ve learned along the way.

Interesting Facts About Great Value Chocolate Chip Cookies

• The Great Value chocolate chip cookie recipe is one of the most popular recipes on the Walmart website.
• A survey conducted by Walmart found that 9 out of 10 people who tried the recipe said they would make it again.
• The recipe was created by the Walmart Test Kitchen and has been tweaked and perfected over the years.
• The recipe calls for both butter and shortening, which gives the cookies a perfect texture and flavor.
• Great Value chocolate chips are made with real cocoa and no artificial flavors or preservatives.

The Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups Great Value semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Tips and Tricks

• Make sure your butter and shortening are at room temperature before starting the recipe. This will help them cream together better.
• Don’t overmix your dough. Once the dry ingredients are added, mix until just combined. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
• For extra chewy cookies, try adding an extra egg yolk to the recipe.
• If you don’t have parchment paper, you can use a silicone baking mat or simply grease your baking sheet with cooking spray.
• If you want to make larger cookies, use a 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop the dough onto the baking sheet.

Expert Opinion

The Great Value chocolate chip cookie recipe is a classic for a reason. The combination of butter and shortening gives the cookies a perfect texture and the Great Value chocolate chips are high quality and delicious. It’s no surprise that this recipe is so popular among Walmart shoppers. – Chef John, food blogger and cookbook author

FAQs

What’s the difference between using butter and shortening in cookies?

Butter gives cookies a rich, buttery flavor and a soft texture. Shortening, on the other hand, makes cookies more tender and can help them hold their shape better. The combination of both in this recipe gives the cookies the best of both worlds.

Can I use a different type of chocolate chip?

Absolutely! While the Great Value semisweet chocolate chips are delicious, you can use any type of chocolate chip you prefer. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, or even white chocolate would all work well in this recipe.

How should I store these cookies?

These cookies will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you want to keep them for longer, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.