Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (8 oz) butter, softened
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
4. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Beat in flour mixture gradually. Stir in chocolate chips.
6. Drop onto ungreased baking sheets by rounded tablespoon. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Pan Cookie Variation

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 15x10-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.

Attribution

Original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies