Original Nestle Toll House Style Chocolate Chip

Name: Original Nestle Toll House Style Chocolate Chip Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: Desserts
Ingredients: 280g all-purpose flour & 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt; 225g butter, softened; 150g granulated sugar & ¾ cup packed brown sugar; 2 large eggs & 1 tsp vanilla extract; 340g NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels; 115g chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans - optional)

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Nothing rivals the comfort of pulling a freshly baked batch of Original Nestle Toll House Style Chocolate Chip Cookies from your own oven. Tested repeatedly to lock in moisture and golden browning, this recipe spotlights all-purpose flour & 1 baking soda, 1 salt, butter, softened and granulated sugar & ¾ packed brown sugar in just 20 min, making sweet homemade baking effortless and dependable.

Ingredients

24 servings

2.25 cups (280g) all-purpose flour & 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks / 225g) butter, softened
¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar & ¾ cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs & 1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups (340g) NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1 cup (115g) chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans - optional)

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. In a large bowl, **beat softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla** until creamy.

Beat in eggs one at a time. Gradually **beat in flour mixture** until smooth dough forms.

Stir in 2 cups NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels and chopped walnuts.

Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. **Bake 9 to 11 minutes** until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks!

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Chef Amara’s Kitchen Secrets & Pro Tips

Chef's Secret Soft Cookie Secret: Take cookies out of oven when center looks slightly underdone! They continue cooking on the hot tray for 2 minutes for supreme chewiness.
Chilling Dough Option: Chill cookie dough balls in fridge for 1 hour for thicker cookies with deeper caramel flavor.
High Altitude Adjustment: Add 2 tbsp extra flour and increase baking time by 1-2 minutes above 5,000 ft!

1. Spoon and Level Your Flour: Never scoop flour directly from the canister with your measuring cup, which packs excess volume by up to 25%. Fluff the flour with a fork, spoon it into the cup, and level the top with a knife. 2. Mind Your Butter Temperature: For creaming, butter should yield under gentle thumb pressure without melting or feeling greasy. Proper emulsion traps microscopic air pockets that ensure an airy, tender bake. 3. Chef's Kitchen Secret: Chef's Secret Soft Cookie Secret: Take cookies out of oven when center looks slightly underdone! They continue cooking on the hot tray for 2 minutes for supreme chewiness.

Chef’s Cooking Guide & FAQs

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Troubleshooting & Quick Fixes

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Why Did My Original Nestle Toll House Style Chocolate Chip Cookies Turn Out Drier Than Expected?: Dryness usually stems from slight over-measuring of flour or keeping the pan in the oven a few minutes too long. Check for doneness slightly early—a toothpick inserted into the center should emerge with a few moist crumbs rather than dry wood.
How to Prevent Uneven Browning?: Most domestic ovens have hot spots near the back corner. Rotate your baking sheet 180 degrees halfway through the timer to ensure uniform golden browning and rise.

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Storage, Freezing & Reheating Guidelines

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Store baked items in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate up to 6 days. To freeze, wrap tightly in parchment paper and aluminum foil for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight at room temperature.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: Can I substitute brown sugar for white sugar? A: Yes, substituting dark or light brown sugar adds extra moisture and subtle caramel undertones due to natural molasses content.

Q: Can I make this dessert gluten-free? A: A 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend containing xanthan gum (such as Bob's Red Mill or King Arthur) produces outstanding, nearly identical results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving (1 of 24)

150 Calories

20g Carbs 7% DV

2g Protein 4% DV

7g Fat 9% DV

1g Fiber 4% DV

110mg Sodium 5% DV

Carbs 53% Protein 5% Fat 42%

*Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet (USDA FoodData Central).

Quick Info

Cuisine Desserts
Dietary Vegetarian & Classic Homemade Bakery Favorite
Total Time 20 min
Yield 24 servings

Chef Amara

Passionate home cook & certified chef behind YumAroma. Every recipe is tested 3+ times for perfection.

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Original Nestle Toll House Style Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Whisk Dry Ingredients & Cream Butter

Add Eggs & Combine Flour

Fold Chocolate Morsels