The Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies are a timeless classic that has been beloved for generations. These cookies are known for their perfect balance of crispy edges and soft, chewy centers, packed with rich, melty chocolate chips in every bite. Whether you’re making them for a family gathering, a bake sale, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, this recipe is sure to deliver the warm, comforting flavor of home. The smell of these cookies baking is enough to draw everyone to the kitchen, eager to enjoy them straight out of the oven.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (12-ounce package) Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in Dry Ingredients: Gradually beat in the flour mixture until well combined.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Nuts: Stir in the chocolate morsels and nuts (if using) by hand.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy your warm, homemade Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of cold milk or a warm cup of coffee!
