December 09, 2014 10:30:33 PM
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New York Times food writer and cookbook author Melissa Clark says that baking cookies is one of her favorite things about the holidays. Since there are so many varieties and variations, The Leonard Lopate Show is collecting your recipes, and Melissa Clark will select her favorites and bake them! Submit your cookie recipes below and tune in on December 16th when the winning cookie recipes will be sampled!
Shortbread Choco-Chip Cookies
Submitted by Linda Rynd
2 cups butter
2 c. confectioner's sugar
2 t. vanilla
1/2 t. salt
4 1/2 c. four
12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
Cream butter and sugar. Add vanilla and salt. Add flour gradually and then chips. Work the dough with your hands, if necessary.Shape into 1" balls and flatten with a fork. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or till lightly browned.
