Get ready to transform your kitchen into a bakery of pure bliss with the legendary Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookies that have been delighting families for generations! These aren't just any cookies - they're a warm, gooey, chocolate-studded slice of American culinary heaven that will have everyone begging for your recipe. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro, this foolproof recipe promises to deliver perfectly golden, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that will become an instant family favorite.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures that your cookies will bake evenly and achieve a perfect golden brown color.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, which should take about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the vanilla extract and the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat on medium speed until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure everything is mixed evenly.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can result in tough cookies.
- Fold in the Nestle Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips using a spatula or wooden spoon, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie to allow for spreading during baking.
- Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft. Keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes. This will allow them to firm up slightly before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your freshly baked Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!
Tips
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the most consistent mixing and texture.
- Don't overmix the dough - this can lead to tough, dense cookies. Mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes and even baking.
- For extra-soft cookies, slightly underbake and let them continue setting on the baking sheet.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker, chewier cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness and soft texture.
- For maximum flavor, use high-quality vanilla extract and let the butter and sugar cream together thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 22g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg
