Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions:
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Set your oven to preheat at 350°F (175°C). This ensures that your cookies bake evenly.
- Step 2: Combine Dry Ingredients - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside while you prepare the wet ingredients.
- Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Step 4: Add the Eggs and Vanilla - Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until everything is well combined.
- Step 5: Incorporate the Dry Ingredients - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough cookies.
- Step 6: Fold in Chocolate Chips and Nuts - Using a spatula, gently fold in the chocolate chips and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Step 7: Portion the Dough - Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading.
- Step 8: Bake the Cookies - Bake in your preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked. They will continue to cook on the baking sheet after being removed from the oven.
- Step 9: Cool and Enjoy! - Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your fresh-baked Toll House Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
- Freeze cookie dough balls for up to 3 months and bake straight from frozen.
- Warm cookies in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to restore their gooey texture.