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Bursting with chocolatey chip perfection, Nestlé Toll House cookies are one of the most iconic chocolate chip cookies and so easy to make!
The king of chocolate chip cookies
Nestlé Toll House cookies are the king of cookies! Or should we say queen?
Ruth Wakefield from Whitman, Massachusetts invented the recipe in the 1930s. She then sold Nestlé the rights to reproduce her original recipe on its packages – and a star was born.
This most iconic cookie is crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside and the recipe is beyond simple. Although we are still partial to our Classic Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, this one is right there with it in ease and delicious-ness!
What’s not to love:
- Iconic. This classic easy cookie recipe is best loved for a reason!
- Simple. These easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions are perfect for even the most novice bakers.
- Great for storing. See How to Freeze Cookie Dough, cookie dough is great to have on hand for a quick dessert!
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
CHILL TIME: 4 hours
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour – How to Measure Flour Correctly
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened – How to Soften Butter Quickly
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar – Use light or dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs – use room temperature eggs
- 2 cups NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels – try other flavors like Dark Chocolate, Milk Chocolate, White Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice, Unicorn, Butterscotch, Espresso, Sea Salt Caramel
- 1 cup chopped nuts – I like pecans, but walnuts work as well
How to Make Nestlé Toll House Cookies
- DRY INGREDIENTS. In a small bowl combine 2¼ cups flour, 1 teaspoon each of baking soda, and salt and stir together. Set aside.
- WET INGREDIENTS. In the bowl of a stand mixer add 1 cup butter, ¾ cup each of granulated sugar and brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. Beat until creamy. Add the 2 eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each egg is added.
- COMBINE. Slowly mix in the flour mixture until just combined. Mix in 2 cups chocolate chips and 1 cup nuts.
- CHILL. Cover the bowl and chill for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- BAKE. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls and drop cookie dough, evenly spaced, onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes. Larger cookies bake for 11-13 minutes.
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Nestlé Toll House Cookies
Nestlé Toll House cookies are one of the most iconic chocolate chip cookies. They are bursting with chocolatey chip perfection!
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups NESTLE® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 1 cup chopped nuts, I like pecans
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt and stir together. Set aside.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer add butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well after each egg is added.
- Slowly mix in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Mix in chocolate chips and nuts.
- Cover the bowl and chill for at least 4 hours to overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Use a cookie scoop to form dough balls and drop cookie dough, evenly spaced, onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes. Larger cookies bake for 11-13 minutes.
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Notes
STORE cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days (Toss in a piece of white bread to keep them soft and chewy).
FREEZE. Separate layers of cookies with parchment paper in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. See How to Freeze Cookie Dough for more options.
Nutrition
Serving: 36g, Calories: 155kcal, Carbohydrates: 16g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 24mg, Sodium: 146mg, Potassium: 49mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 9g, Vitamin A: 173IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 14mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Recipe FAQ
Why are my cookies flat?
- Traditionally these Nestle Toll House cookies are thin with a chewy center and crisp edge. Keep the dough cool, to avoid cookies that spread too much.
Why are my cookies tough?
- For the best texture, mix the dry ingredients first, then add the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Overmixing can cause the gluten to overactive resulting in a tougher batch of cookies.
How do I make pretty cookies?
- After forming dough balls add 4-5 chocolate chips to the top of each dough ball. The Nestle Toll House chocolate chip cookies spread out during the baking time and sit prettily on top of each cookie.
Can I use this recipe to make cookie bars?
- Press it into a greased 5x10x1-inch baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut 48 bars.
How to store nestlé toll house cookies?
- Store cooled Nestlé chocolate chip cookie recipe in an airtight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. (Toss in a piece of white bread to keep them soft and chewy).
How to Freeze?
- Separate layers of cookies with parchment paper in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Made these for a Christmas Party and they were a hit. My only issue was I couldn’t get them to look flat like the picture. Mine were smaller and thicker. Anyways so good still.
Yummy! These are amazing and so delicious! My family was all over these, so excited to make this again soon!
Thank you Ruth for the invention! This recipe is classic and yummy.
The are the perfect classic chocolate chip cookie! Easy to make and delicious every single time!
Mmm yes! Can’t go wrong with the classic chocolate chip cookie!
You really can’t beat a classic chocolate chip cookie! Give me a stack of them and a tall glass of milk and I’m a happy camper.
Amen to that!! 🙂
I cannot resist a homemade chocolate chip cookie! They make the house smell amazing. This recipe makes the perfect cookie!
The original chocolate chip cookie. The best ever and my favorite!