Who doesn’t love the warm, gooey goodness of a freshly baked Toll House Cookie? These iconic treats have been a staple in American households for generations, bringing comfort and joy with every bite. From the rich chocolate chips to the perfect balance of sweetness, Toll House Cookies never fail to evoke feelings of nostalgia and happiness.
The irresistible Toll House Cookies have a rich history that dates back to the 1930s. It all started with Ruth Wakefield, who ran the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts. Legend has it that one day, Ruth decided to add chopped up pieces of a Nestle chocolate bar into her cookie batter, hoping it would melt and create a unique flavor. Instead of melting, the chocolate chunks stayed intact, giving birth to the iconic chocolate chip cookie.
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The cookies became an instant hit among Ruth’s guests, and soon the recipe was published in a local newspaper. Nestle soon caught wind of the recipe and struck a deal with Ruth – they would provide her with all the chocolate she needed in exchange for printing her recipe on their chocolate bars. And just like that, Toll House Cookies became a household name, forever changing the dessert game.
Toll House Cookies
1 cup butter
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs, beaten whole
1 teaspoon soda (baking soda)
1 teaspoon hot water
2 ¼ cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts
1 pound Nestle’s yellow label chocolate (semi-sweet)
1 teaspoon vanilla
Cream butter and add sugars and beaten eggs. Dissolve soda in the hot water and mix alternately with the flour sifted with salt, Lastly add the chopped nuts and the semi -sweet chocolate which has been cut in pieces the size of a pea. Flavor with the vanilla and drop half teaspoons on a greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes in a 375 degree F oven. Makes 100 cookies.