Original Tollhouse Cookies

Original Tollhouse Cookies photo
prep time:
15 minutes
Makes 24 to 36 cookies
AmyAmy

ingredients

  • 2 1/4 c flour
  • 1 t baking soda
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 c butter, softened
  • 3/4 c granulated sugar
  • 3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 c chocolate chips
  • 1 c nuts, chopped (optional)

directions

  • 1

    >Preheat oven to 375° F.

  • 2

    >Combine flour, baking soda & salt in small bowl.

  • 3

    >Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar & vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.

  • 4

    >Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

  • 5

    >Gradually beat in flour mixture.

  • 6

    >Stir in morsels & nuts.

  • 7

    >Drop by rounded tablespoon, or ice cream scoop, onto ungreased baking sheets.

  • 8

    >Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.

  • 9

    >Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

  • 10

    PAN COOKIE VARIATION :: 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.

  • 11

    SLICE & BAKE COOKIE VARIATION ::

  • 12

    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.

notes

*May be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 8 weeks.

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