Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

60 servings
In the 1930s, Ruth Wakefield, the inventor of the chocolate chip cookie, ran the Toll House Inn, a popular restaurant in eastern Massachusetts, with her husband. Using an ice pick, Wakefield broke a semisweet chocolate bar into little bits, mixed them into brown-sugar dough, and the chocolate chip cookie was born. In 1939, she sold Nestlé the rights to reproduce her recipe on its packages (reportedly for only $1) and was hired to write recipes for the company, which supposedly supplied her with free chocolate for life. This recipe is very close to Mrs. Wakefield's original (hers called for a teaspoon of hot water and ½-teaspoon-sized cookies), and the one you'll still find on the back of every yellow bag of Nestlé chocolate chips.

Ingredients

  • all-purpose flour
    2 ¼ c
  • baking soda
    1 tsp
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • butter

    2 sticks

    1 c
  • granulated sugar
    ¾ c
  • brown sugar
    ¾ c
  • vanilla extract
    1 tsp
  • eggs
    2 large
  • cups/12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
    2
  • nuts
    1 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 375. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixing bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if using. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

  2. 2

    Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

30 min60 servings107 cal

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About this Recipe

Craving the ultimate classic chocolate chip cookie? This recipe delivers that timeless, comforting taste, tracing its roots directly back to the legendary Toll House Inn where Ruth Wakefield first created this beloved treat. You'll find yourself reaching for these cookies again and again, just like generations before you.

What makes this version truly special is its fidelity to Mrs. Wakefield's original recipe, as found on the iconic yellow bags of Nestlé chocolate chips. You're not just baking cookies; you're recreating a piece of culinary history. The simple combination of common pantry staples, especially the careful balance of brown and granulated sugars, ensures a consistent, delicious result every time.

Prepare for a truly satisfying cookie experience. You'll enjoy soft, chewy centers with delightfully crisp edges, bursting with pockets of warm, melted semisweet chocolate chips. The comforting aroma of vanilla and sweet dough filling your kitchen is just the beginning of the pure joy these classic cookies bring. They promise that familiar, comforting bite that defines a truly great homemade cookie.

While perfect as is, you can easily tailor these Chocolate Chip Cookies to your preference. The recipe includes the option for chopped nuts; feel free to add them for extra crunch and a subtle nutty flavor, or omit them entirely if you prefer a pure chocolate experience. If you decide to include nuts, pecans or walnuts are classic choices that complement the semisweet chocolate beautifully.

These iconic Chocolate Chip Cookies are perfect for any occasion, from cozy nights in to festive gatherings. They shine brightly on holiday tables for Christmas or Halloween, and are always a welcome treat for celebrations like Mother's Day, Super Bowl parties, or a patriotic Fourth of July picnic. Serve them with a cold glass of milk for the ultimate nostalgic delight.

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