Victory Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
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August 4 is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, and I didn’t want to miss a chance to bake these victory chocolate chip cookies. To bake in August, I must wait until late at night since we don’t have central air conditioning. It was also smoky due to nearby wildfires so we couldn’t open the windows to cool the house down when the temperature dropped outside.
I am so glad the cookies turned out! The recipe I used was a new one to me, but it was from my cookbook, “The Victory Printing of the American Woman’s Cookbook: Wartime Edition.”
The original copyright of the book was 1938, which is the same year the Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie was created. This recipe is slightly different, and just as good, if not better. You be the judge.
I compared the two recipes, and they are slightly different. If this recipe is doubled, the flour amount is the same as the Nestle recipe. The Nestle recipe has more baking soda, more brown sugar, less granulated sugar, less vanilla, and fewer chocolate chips. The Nestle recipe calls for butter, while this recipe calls for shortening.
Ingredients You Will Need
- Flour
- Baking Soda
- Salt
- Shortening
- Brown Sugar
- Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla
- Chocolate Chips
- Walnuts
Equipment You May Need
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Mixing Bowl
- Mixer
- Cookie Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Flour Sifter
- Cookie Scoop
Helpful Tips
- I prefer the butter-flavored shortening (in stick form), so I get the fat of the shortening with the flavor of the butter. It is the best of both worlds, in my opinion.
- The recipe says that it makes 50 cookies, but I could only make 21 using my cookie scoop. I’m guessing that their cookies were half the size of mine. If you want about 4 dozen, I suggest you double the recipe.
- It also said that the cookies would be done in 10 minutes and mine were done in 12. I would suggest checking them at 10 minutes and then baking 1 minute more until they are done to your liking.
- Nuts are optional, but I added them to stay true to the recipe.
- One thing that I found strange was that it called for 1 and 1/8 cups of flour. Since I don’t have a 1/8 measuring cup, I filled half a ¼ measuring cup to get that measurement.
Other Recipes You May Enjoy
What is your favorite kind of cookie? Are you a fan of chocolate chip cookies, or do you have a different favorite? If chocolate chip mint is more your speed, try my Chocolate Mint Dreams. Want a more festive chocolate chip cookie? Try my friend, Lynn’s Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies. For a twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, try these Matcha Cookies. If you want to try other vintage desserts, you can try my Classic Banana Pudding, my Pumpkin Chiffon Pie, or my Strawberry Angel Food Delight.
Final Thoughts
When I asked my husband what he thought of the cookies, he said they were crunchy on the outside and gooey on the inside. That is the perfect chocolate chip cookie, in my opinion.
Victory Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1⅛ Cups Flour Sifted
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ Cup Shortening Butter Flavored
- ¼ Cup Brown Sugar Tightly Packed
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Egg Beaten
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 8 Ounces Semisweet Chocolate Chips
- ½ Cup Walnuts Chopped
Instructions
- Set oven to 350°F.
- Grease a cookie sheet or line with parchment paper and set aside.
- Sift flour, soda, and salt in together in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, cream shortening and sugar.
- Add beaten egg and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.
- Add sifted ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Use cookie scoop or drop from teaspoon onto greased or lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
Notes
- I prefer the butter-flavored shortening (in stick form), so I get the fat of the shortening with the flavor of the butter. It is the best of both worlds, in my opinion.
- The recipe says that it makes 50 cookies, but I could only make 21 using my cookie scoop. I’m guessing that their cookies were half the size of mine. If you want about 4 dozen, I suggest you double the recipe.
- It also said that the cookies would be done in 10 minutes and mine were done in 12. I would suggest checking them at 10 minutes and then baking 1 minute more until they are done to your liking.
- Nuts are optional, but I added them to stay true to the recipe.
- One thing that I found strange was that it called for 1 and 1/8 cups of flour. Since I don’t have a 1/8 measuring cup, I filled half a ¼ measuring cup to get that measurement.
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32 Comments
bournemouthgirl
These look really yummy! Thank you for sharing these! I would like to bake in the future
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! They were delicious. 🙂
simplyalexjean
These look so yummy – I love classic chocolate chip cookies!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! Me too!
Melissa Alvarado
Those cookies look delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! I love sharing. 🙂
lynnmumbingmejia
Yum! I love a good chocolate chip cookie! I have to admit, I don’t have the much of a sweet tooth so every time I follow a cookie recipe, I cut the chocolate and sugar down! I had no idea that national chocolate chip cookie day is aug 4! Thanks so much for sharing x
Lynn | https://www.lynnmumbingmejia.com
Heidi Bruaw
It must be nice not having a sweet tooth, lol. I have a big one and it’s not good, haha. 🙂
Fadima Mooneira
Oh!!!!! I love chocolate chip cookies. I also like to bake them with mother. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
Heidi Bruaw
You can’t go wrong with chocolate chip cookies! 🙂
Sarah
I love a good chocolate chip cookie! I think they are my favorite kind. These ones look perfect, and so chocolatey!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! They were very chocolatey, for sure! 🙂
Sara James
I love chocolate chip cookies but never baked them at home. Your recipe is simple, and baking tips are helpful. I hope my cookies will turn out just like yours’, crunchy from outside and gooey from inside.
Happy chocolate chip day, and thanks for sharing. xx
Heidi Bruaw
If you’ve never made your own, you definitely need to give it a try. There is nothing like a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie right out of the oven! 🙂
wombatjambalayaoberon31620
These cookies look and sound amazing. I cant wait to try them. Thank you for sharing.
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! 🙂
Simona ~ The Grumpy Olive
Heidi these look so so yummy! Need to try them instead of my usual recipe x
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! They are slightly different than other recipes I have tried. 🙂
Jordanne || Ofaglasgowgirl
Cookies are one of my favourite treats to bake!! These sound and look hella delicious. Thank you for sharing the recipe, it’s so straight forward and easy to read. Will have to give it a go!
Seriah Sargenton
These look scrumptious! I can’t wait to give this a try.
Headphonesthoughts
I had no idea that yesterday was National Chocolate Chip cookie day. That is so cool. I wish I would have had cookies yesterday. These cookies look amazing. I love chocolate chip cookies.
Her Digital Coffee
These look absolutely delicious! I haven’t baked cookies in a while, but I definitely want to. Homemade gooey chocolate chip cookies are always the best and perfect for every occasion! Thanks for sharing Lulu!
Caroline
These cookies look so tasty 😋 Makes me want to take one off the plate aha! x
Kelly Diane
Chocolate chip cookies are my favourites. These look delicious.
Isa A
It is so easy and so great. I think you’re the only food blogger whose baking I love the most. I also bake and know that baking is not everyones cake, and cantell you have it in you. The perfect cookie is the one that is crisp on the outside and gooey from the inside and you did it. Great recipe. Xx
Isa A. Blogger
Holly
Oooh Heidi, these look amazing! When you said that your hubby described these as crunchy on the edges and gooey on the inside — yes!! I agree with you — that’s a perfect chocolate chip cookie. I also didn’t know that August 4th was a day dedicated to the love of them! Thank you for teaching me something. 😀
I love your cookie scoop too. That’s fun! And I definitely need to check out your mint recipe. Mint chocolate anything is a win in my book. I’ve pinned & shared. Thank you for sharing these. ♥ We’ll be trying them! Yummy!
Lyndsey Grantham
I absolutely love chocolate chip cookies and these look so fluffy and chewy! I can’t wait to try this recipe.
FunFitnessFamily
I love chocolate chip cookies! Can’t wait to try out this recipe!
Nicole Andrews
I love the Toll House Chocolate Chip cookie recipe so I’m excited to try your version! This is the perfect season for chocolate and cookies. Thanks for sharing!
Heidi Bruaw
Thank you! I think this one is better, but I’m a little biased. 😉
wombatjambalayaoberon31620
This cookies sounds amazing. I need to make them. Thank you for sharing.
Heidi Bruaw
Yes, let me know what you think! 🙂