Description
Classic Toll House Cookies combine a perfect balance of sweet, buttery dough with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips, delivering soft centers and crisp edges.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 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 semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spaced about two inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are golden and centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- This recipe is versatile for customization, such as adding nuts or different types of chocolate.
- Ensure the butter is softened for the best texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Toll House Cookies, chocolate chip cookies, baking