Original Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened (226g)
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cups packed brown sugar**
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 2 cups chocolate morsels
• 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

**Brown sugar substitutes
For light brown sugar:
Mix 1 cup granulated sugar with 2 tablespoons molasses
For dark brown sugar:
Mix 1 cup granulated sugar with 3 tablespoons molasses

Instructions

1. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small bowl.
2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl until creamy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
4. Gradually beat in flour mixture.
5. Stir in chocolate morsels and walnuts.
6. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. Bake in preheated 375°F (190C) oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Let stand for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.