There's just something magical about pulling a tray of warm Toll House cookies out of the oven. The buttery dough, the melty chocolate, the smell that instantly takes you back to childhood-it's the kind of recipe that never goes out of style.
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Honestly, this is the first cookie recipe I ever learned to make, and I still come back to it whenever the kids want something sweet. It's simple, comforting, and always hits the spot.
If you're in the mood for another classic, you might also love my easy lemon bars - another quick and crowd-pleasing dessert.
Why you'll love this toll house cookie recipe
- Simple pantry ingredients (just 10 total!)
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Soft centers with golden edges
- A recipe you'll keep making again and again
Ingredients you'll need
Here's what you need to make these Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookies at home:
- 1 Cup butter, softened
- ¾ Cup brown sugar (light golden brown)
- ¾ Cup sugar (granulated)
- 2 Large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ Cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 Cups Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 Cup chopped nuts (optional - if skipping nuts, add 1-2 extra tablespoon of flour)
How to make toll house cookies
These are straightforward to bake, but let me walk you through step by step so they come out soft and chewy every time.
Step 1: Prep the oven and dry mix
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Step 2: Cream the butter and sugars
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla until light and creamy-about 3-4 minutes.
Step 3: Add the eggs
Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Step 4: Combine wet and dry
Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just blended. Don't overmix or your cookies will be tough.
Step 5: Fold in the chocolate and nuts
Gently stir in the chocolate morsels and nuts (if using).
Step 6: Bake
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
Step 7: Cool
Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Tips & tricks for perfect toll house cookies
- Use light-colored baking sheets for even baking.
- For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt right before baking for extra flavor.
- Store in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft.
Variations
- Double chocolate: Add ¼ cup cocoa powder to the flour.
- Nutty crunch: Use walnuts or pecans for texture.
- Chunky style: Swap chocolate chips for chopped chocolate bars.
- Gluten-free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and add an extra egg.
Storage
Keep cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. The dough also freezes beautifully-just scoop portions onto a tray, freeze until firm, and store in a freezer bag.
FAQ - toll house cookie recipe
Yes! Freeze dough balls on a tray, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the bake time.
Your butter may have been too soft. Try chilling the dough before baking.
You can, but butter gives the best taste and texture.
Pull them out when the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly soft.
Conclusion
These Nestle Toll House cookies are a true classic-crispy edges, soft centers, and just the right amount of sweetness. Whether you're baking them for a party, after-school treat, or just because, they never disappoint.
Grab a glass of milk and enjoy the nostalgia in every bite.
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📖 Recipe
Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
The original Nestle Toll House cookie recipe - soft centers, golden edges, and packed with chocolate chips. A timeless favorite that's easy to bake and loved by all.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar (light golden brown)
- ¾ cup sugar (granulated)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional - if skipping nuts, add 1-2 extra tablespoon of flour)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla until light and creamy (3-4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Gradually stir in the flour mixture until just blended.
- Fold in chocolate morsels and nuts if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Chill dough for thicker cookies. Use light baking sheets for even baking. Sprinkle with sea salt before baking for extra flavor. Store with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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