25-Minute Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
A timeless chocolate chip cookie recipe straight from the classic Nestle Toll House collection. This simple recipe is suitable for cooks of all skill levels and can be prepared for various events. The resulting cookies feature crunchy edges, tender middles, and generous amounts of chocolate throughout.
Ingredients
- 2¼ cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter Softened, 1 cup = 2 sticks
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- ¾ cup Packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 Eggs
- 24 ounces Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips 24 ounces (0.91 kg) = 2 cups
- 1 cup Chopped nuts Optional; add 2 tablespoons additional flour if omitting nuts
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Equipment: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Preparing your baking sheets in advance ensures an efficient process. To make cleanup easier and prevent ingredients from sticking, cover your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats before use. This simple step makes a big difference in achieving perfect cookies.
- Measure and Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt. Blend these components together vigorously. This process not only ensures an even distribution of ingredients but also incorporates air into the flour, resulting in a lighter cookie texture. Reserve this mixture for use later in the recipe.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, add: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, ¾ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup packed brown sugar. Combine the butter and sugars using either a handheld electric mixer or a stand mixer equipped with the paddle attachment. Mix the ingredients at medium speed. This step should take about 2–3 minutes and creates a light, creamy mixture that forms the base of your cookies. Creaming is crucial to achieving a smooth and fluffy dough, as it incorporates air.
- Add Vanilla Extract and Eggs: Next, add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until fully combined. Next, incorporate two large eggs into the mixture, introducing them one by one. Mix thoroughly after adding each egg to ensure complete integration into the batter. This step helps create a cohesive dough with a smooth consistency.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the sifted dry elements to the wet components in the large mixing bowl, blending them together carefully. Reduce the mixer's speed to prevent flour from dispersing throughout your kitchen and creating a mess. Combine the ingredients until the flour is completely blended, forming a pliable dough. Avoid excessive mixing, as this can result in harder, less desirable cookies.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Optional Nuts: Once the dough is mixed, fold in 2 cups (12 oz.) of Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels using a spatula. If you’re including nuts, stir in 1 cup of chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts). For nut-free cookies, add an additional 2 tablespoons of flour to maintain the correct dough consistency. Ensure the mix-ins are evenly distributed for consistent flavor in every bite.
- Portion the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or rounded tablespoon, scoop the dough into uniform balls. Aim for balls that are about 1–2 tablespoons in size for classic cookies. Place them onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches of space between each dough ball. This spacing prevents the cookies from merging as they spread during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 9–11 minutes. Keep an eye on the cookies as baking times can vary depending on your oven. The baked treats are done when their perimeter becomes a warm amber hue, while their middles stay somewhat tender. This ensures a crispy edge with a gooey, chewy center – the hallmark of a perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe.
- Let the Cookies Cool: Remove the baked cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for two minutes before handling. This brief cooling period lets the cookies set, making them easier to transfer without breaking. Using a spatula, carefully move the cookies to a wire cooling rack and let them cool completely. This crucial step plays a vital role in obtaining the ideal consistency.
- Serve and Enjoy: Your delicious Nestle chocolate chip cookies are now ready to enjoy! Serve them warm with a cold glass of milk or alongside your favorite hot beverage for a comforting treat.
Notes
- Calories per serving: 170 calories per cookie (≈ 47.94 grams)
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Tags: Nut-Free (if nuts omitted)
- Nutritional Info per serving: 8g fat, 20g carbohydrates, 2g protein, 110 mg sodium
