Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookies

By jbrockel

Details

Adapted from landolakes.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 375°F. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Set aside.
Combine butter, sugar, brown sugar and vanilla at high speed in large bowl. Beat, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Reduce speed to low; gradually add flour mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in morsels and nuts by hand.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely. .
VARIATIONS:
Pan Cookies: Grease 15x10x1-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as directed above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. 48 bars.
Slice & Bake Cookies: Prepare dough as directed above. Divide in half; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate until firm (1 to 2 hours). Shape each half into 15-inch log; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Heat oven to 375°F. Cut into 1/2-inch slices with sharp knife; place onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets. Cool completely. 5 dozen cookies.
Recipe and photo courtesy of Nestle® and www.verybestbaking.com.