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Nestle Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375° F.

2. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixing bowl until creamy.

3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture.

4. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. Optional: you can line cookie sheets with parchment paper before dropping cookies onto it for less clean up later.

5. Bake at 375 for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

PAN COOKIE VARIATION: Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars.

SLICE AND BAKE COOKIE VARIATION:
PREPARE dough as above. Divide in half; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Shape each half into 15-inch log; wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.* Preheat oven to 375° F. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.

* May be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 8 weeks.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
**Adding an 1/8 tsp almond extract adds a fun flavor.

**These freeze well.

 

 

 

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