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Toll House Cookies

Toll House Cookies
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Learn how to bake classic, soft, and chewy Toll House Cookies with this foolproof recipe. These homemade cookies are packed with melty chocolate chips and a perfect balance of buttery sweetness, making them a timeless family favorite. Easy to prepare and ready in under 30 minutes, they deliver nostalgic flavors that everyone will adore.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Add-ins

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line your baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a mixer or a sturdy spoon, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This step is essential for achieving the ideal cookie texture.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Make sure everything is fully incorporated into a smooth, homogeneous batter.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients while mixing on low speed. Stir just until combined to avoid over-developing gluten, which can make cookies tough.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips (and Nuts): Gently fold in the chocolate chips and, if using, the chopped nuts to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look set but still soft.
  8. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes after removing from the oven, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps prevent breaking and locks in chewiness.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter for better creaming and texture.
  • Avoid overmixing dough to prevent tough cookies.
  • Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes is optional but helps control spreading and enhances flavor.
  • Choose quality chocolate chips for richer melt and taste.
  • Watch the oven carefully and remove cookies as soon as edges are set to keep centers soft.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats for easy removal and even baking.

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