How To Make Chocolate Chip Cookies Whether there is snow on the ground or not, Christmas is rapidly approaching. Santa knows who has been naughty or nice, and hopefully you have been the second of the two. For some extra reassurance of being on Santa's good side, here is how to make a delicious snack for his busy Christmas Eve night. To start, make sure all the ingredients needed are present. Those will include shortening, butter, sugar, brown sugar, an egg, vanilla, flour, salt, baking soda, and chocolate chips. Chopped nuts can be added optionally. Next, mix one-third cup of shortening, on