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Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookies
Toll House chocolate chip cookies are one of the most iconic American desserts, originating in the 1930s at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts. This handwritten version reflects a classic, slightly rustic approach with simple pantry ingredients and a traditional creaming method. The combination of butter, sugars, and chocolate chips creates a rich, chewy texture with lightly crisp edges. The addition of nuts adds depth and crunch, making each bite satisfying and balanced. This recipe captures the essence of early home baking, straightforward, comforting, and timeless, delivering cookies that are warm, nostalgic, and endlessly enjoyable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 180 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fat (butter or shortening)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs (well beaten)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp hot water
  • 2 ¼ cups flour (sifted )
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Step 1: Cream Base

  • Cream together fat, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy

Step 2: Add Eggs

  • Add well-beaten eggs
  • Mix thoroughly

Step 3: Prepare Soda Mixture

  • Dissolve baking soda in hot water

Step 4: Combine Wet Ingredients

  • Add soda mixture and vanilla to the batter
  • Mix well

Step 5: Add Dry Ingredients

  • Sift flour and salt together
  • Add gradually to mixture, stirring until combined

Step 6: Fold in Add-ins

  • Add chopped nuts and chocolate chips
  • Mix evenly throughout

Step 7: Shape Cookies

  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet

Step 8: Bake

  • Bake at 375°F for 10–12 minutes
  • Remove when lightly browned

Tips

  • Chill dough for thicker cookies
  • Substitute walnuts or pecans for different flavor
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon for warmth
  • Use dark chocolate chips for a richer taste
  • Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking
  • Replace some flour with whole wheat for texture
  • Make larger bakery-style cookies by doubling scoop size
  • Freeze dough for later use
  • Add shredded coconut for variation

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baking, chocolate, classic recipes, comfort food, cookies, homemade, nostalgic food, vintage
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