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Original NestleŠ Toll HouseŠ Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt
1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 c. granulated sugar
3/4 c. packed brown sugar (I use light brown)
2 large eggs
1 t. vanilla extract
2 c. (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375şF.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl, beat butter, sugars and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well to incorporate after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips (and nuts).

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes, until golden browned. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Store in airtight container.

PAN COOKIE VARIATION:
Grease 15x10" jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack.

HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING (5,200 ft):
Increase flour to 2 1/2 c. Add 2 t. water with flour and reduce both sugars to 2/3 c each. Bake drop coolies for 8-10 minutes and pan cookie for 17-19 minutes.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Never enough
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
1 hour
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Dad's favorite (without nuts). Others have made with milk chocolate and/or white chocolate chips.

 

 

 

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