Description
Bake up a batch of nostalgia with this classic Toll House Cookie recipe — chewy centers, crisp edges, and melty chocolate chips in every bite. A timeless favorite for good reason!
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ 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
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Add chocolate chips and nuts: Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Scoop and bake: Drop by rounded tablespoon onto baking sheets. Bake for 9–11 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool: Let cookies rest on the sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For softer cookies, bake on the shorter side (9 minutes).
Dough can be chilled for 24–48 hours for deeper flavor.
Freeze scooped dough for easy bake-ahead cookie portions.
For nut-free, simply omit chopped nuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American