Classic Nestle Toll House Cookies

The recipe we all know and love.

• Ready In: 21 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup butter or 1  cup margarine, softened
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  packed brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  large eggs
• 1 (12 ounce) package  semisweet chocolate morsels (I recommend Whole Foods 365 Brand)
• 1  cup  chopped  nuts (optional)

Directions

1. PREHEAT oven to 375 degrees F.
2. COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
3. BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.