Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

I'm all about mixing it up in the kitchen, putting a twist on a recipe, but sometimes great is great, so why mess with that?! Nestle Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe is like that for me. Growing up, I would come home from school to warm gooey chocolate chip cookies pulled from the oven as a special treat. This recipe is always perfect and reminds me of home. Fool proof, these chocolate chip cookies are simply perfection. Buttery, chocolatey, gooey, and chewy, these cookies are where it's at!

Nestle Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookies

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.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 1 cup chopped nuts (I never add the nuts, as it is a smoother cookie without the nuts)

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375° F.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

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

Suggestion: Have a little fun. Add some different kinds of chocolate chips. They now come in the most innovative flavors, like peanut butter and even cinnamon! Or, try some nuts, like pecans, walnuts, whatever you like!