Lala's Legacy: Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are REALLY GOOD cookies.  This recipe is why this box of recipes exists.  It is the best example so far, of the true greatness that can come from tried and true recipes, honed over decades or generations.

To begin, cream together the butter and sugar, just as in most baking recipes.  Next, add the egg and vanilla.  To that stir in all dry ingredients.  Bake at 350* for 8-10 minutes.  It's that easy!

I could go on for another 1000 words about how great cookies are, but these really do speak for themselves.  My only regret is that I never tried them when Lala made them.  As for others remembering her cookies, Lala was known for her Toll House Chocolate Chip cookies.  From what my Dad says, the recipe on the back of the bag is what she used, and only ever Toll House chocolate chips.  But this recipe is different.  Sure, it is a chocolate chip cookie, but she includes nuts and raisins (I used pecans and craisins because that's what was in the pantry).  I was lucky to get the one photo... this recipe makes about 30 cookies, and my kids devoured them!

And although I decided at the start of this project that my goal was to get through EVERY recipe before doubling back, I might have to make these cookies again and again.

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