Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie

last updated on November 11th, 1996

Although this recipe is on the back of most Nestle Semi-Sweet Morsel Packages, I've also seen it on the back of an Arm and Hammer Baking Soda Box.

2 1/4 cup flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

8 oz. softened butter

3/4 cup granulated sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 eggs

12 oz. Chocolate Chips

1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Let stand for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about five dozen cookies.