Chocolate Chip Cookies

Brian loves dessert, but this recipe, which is a Toll House recipe, comes from making seven dozen cookies this weekend for Second Sunday at church.  This is a classic recipe that is easy to follow and easy to make.  We enjoyed them as did the students last night.

Choclate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups (12-oz package) chocolate chips
1 cup chopped nuts (optional--we didn't add)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a smal bowl.  Beat butter, granualated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl until creamy.  Add eggs, once at a time, beating well after each addition.  Gradually beat in flour mixture.  Stir in morsels and nuts.  Drop by roudned tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake for 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Enjoy!