Byron's Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons skim milk
• 4 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup finely chopped crystallized ginger