#### **Introduction**
The Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe is the original and most iconic chocolate chip cookie recipe — one Ruth Wakefield first crafted in the 1930s. This recipe for chocolate chip cookies is well known for being chewy, buttery, and featuring ultra balanced chocolate chips.
Classic nestle toll house chocolate chip cookies Recipe
#### **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 oz) Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips**
– **1 cup chopped nuts** (optional)
#### **Instructions**
1. **Preheat the oven**:
***375°F (190°C)**** Before you begin, line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats so that they are easy to clean up and so they don’t stick.
2. **Combine dry ingredients**:
**In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and **salt** together till mixed well.
3. **Cream the butter and sugars**:
On a medium speed, beat together the **butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar** and the **vanilla extract** in a large mixing bowl until it becomes creamy and smooth about 2-3 minutes.
4. **Add eggs**:
Beat the **eggs** in well after each one has been added, thoroughly until combined.
5. **Combine dry and wet ingredients**:
Beat in flour mixture on low speed, gradually, until just combined. Don’t overmix — this will toughen the cookies.
6. **Fold in chocolate chips and nuts**:
**Fold in the **Nestlé Toll House chocolate chips** and **nuts** (if using) until evenly dispersed.
7. **Shape the cookies**:
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
8. **Bake the cookies**:
Preheat the oven to **9-11 minutes**; place the edges will be slightly golden brown, centers will be soft. Take out of the oven and leave the cookies on the baking sheet for 2 minutes.
9. **Cool the cookies**:
Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
#### **Baking Tips**
– **For softer cookies**:
Use slightly less baking time, around 8-9 minutes, and allow the cookies to finish setting on the baking sheet.
– **For crispier cookies**:
Use a few more minutes of baking time until the edges are deeply golden.
#### **Variations and Customizations**
– **Double Chocolate Chip Cookies**:
Or you could add some Nestlé Toll House chocolate chunks or a blend of milk and dark chocolate chips for extra richness.
– **Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies**:
If you wanted a chocolate peanut butter twist, simply add 1/2 cup of peanut butter to the dough.
– **Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies**: To obtain a hearty texture substitute 1/2 cup of flour with rolled oats.
#### **Serving Suggestions**
They’re great when served warm with a glass of cold milk or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, but if you need to eat these cookies cold then…well, try harder! And they’re great for use as ice cream sandwiches.
#### **Conclusion**
One of our favorite, classic Nestlé Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipes, these soft, chewy, and irresistibly chocolate cookies are easy to make. This recipe is the perfect fit for a cozy treat, or for family gatherings.
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