Professional Toll House cookies recipe featuring chewy centers, crisp edges, and perfect golden color. A timeless classic with modern baking precision.
Servings 36cookies
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 11 minutesmins
Total Time 26 minutesmins
Equipment
mixing bowls
electric mixer
Measuring cups & spoons
parchment paper
Baking trays
Cooling racks
Ingredients
2 1/4cupsall-purpose flour (279g)
1tspbaking soda
1tspsalt
1cupunsalted butter, softened (227g)
3/4cupgranulated sugar (150g)
3/4cupbrown sugar (150g)
1tspvanilla extract
2large eggs
2cupschocolate chips (340g)
1cupchopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line trays with parchment.
Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time. Mix until smooth.
Gradually beat in flour, baking soda, and salt.
Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared trays.
Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden but centers soft.
Cool on trays 2 minutes, then transfer to racks.
Store airtight for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Notes
Use unsalted butter for consistency.
For thicker cookies, chill dough for 1 hour before baking.
Replace nuts with extra chocolate chips if preferred.
Weigh ingredients for professional consistency.