Classic 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 light brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups (12 oz package) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup chopped nuts (if desired)

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.

3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, on at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture.

4. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts gradually, stirring slightly after each addition. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

5. Bake for 8-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Comments:

These classic chocolate chip cookies are the perfect thing wherever you go. Fluffy and light with warm chocolate chips, you won't be able to have just one.

Source:

Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Serving:

About 3 dozen