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Tollhouse Cookies

Classic Tollhouse cookies with a perfect blend of sweet buttery dough and gooey chocolate chips.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Beat until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
  7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet.
  8. Bake for about 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  9. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

For a chewier cookie, underbake slightly and let them finish cooking on the baking sheet. Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.