How To Make Copycat Chips Ahoy Cookies

Step 1

Bring all ingredients to room temperature.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 3

Sift the flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl and set aside.

Step 4

Use a mixer to mix the two sugars and shortening. When mixture is creamy, add the vanilla and egg white. Beat until pale and fully incorporated.

Step 5

Fold the flour mixture ½ cup at a time, while gradually adding two teaspoons of warm water to mix the flour mixture.

Step 6

Fold in chocolate chips. As the dough gets thicker you may want to mix by hand.

Step 7

Grease baking tray and line with parchment paper.

Step 8

Roll dough into 2-inch balls and gently press down on baking tray to shape.

Step 9

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown.

Step 10

Remove from oven and let cool before serving.