Introduction: FRESH HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Have you ever wanted something other than store bought cookies?  You probably thought that fresh cookies were out of the question. Well, it's not that hard. In fact it's quite easy. Just grab a package of NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels and let's get started.  The recipe I will be illustrating is on the back of the package. Check out your pantry for the rest of the ingredients and in no time you'll have fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies.

Step 1: INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR YOUR FRESH HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

List of ingredients for Chocolate Chip Cookies

2       cups (12 oz package) of NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1        teaspoon baking soda
1        teaspoon soda
1        cup (2 sticks) butter
3/4     cup brown sugar (packed)
3/4     cup granulated sugar
1         teaspoon vanilla
2         large eggs





Step 2: COMBINE AND MIX FLOUR, SALT AND BAKING SODA

In a small mixing bowl combine:

               2 1/4    cups all-purpose flour
               1           teaspoon salt
               1           teaspoon baking soda


After placing the above dry ingredients in a bowl, use whisk (pictured) or large spoon and mix ingredients thoroughly together.  
           

Step 3: COMBINING BROWN SUGAR, GRANULATED SUGAR, BUTTER AND VANILLA EXRACT

In a large mixing bowl place the following ingredients:

                3/4  cup             brown sugar (packed)
                3/4  cup             granulated sugar
                 1    cup              butter ( 2 sticks, softened)
                 1    teaspoon   vanilla extract 


After combining the above ingredients, blend until creamy with a hand mixer (shown) or a table top mixer (not shown).


Step 4: ADDING AND BEATING OF EGGS

Add eggs to mixture, one at a time. Make sure first egg is completely mixed in before adding the second egg. Do the same with the second egg before going onto the next step.  

Step 5: ADDING AND BLENDING THE CHOCOLATE CHIPS

Pour 2 cups or 1 package (12 oz)  of NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels into the mixing bowl, then blend with a large spoon.

Step 6: BAKING AND COOLING OF CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Using a tablespoon, drop a rounded spoonful of cookie dough onto a cookie sheet (about an inch apart).  Place cookie sheet in a preheated oven of 375 degrees and bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.  Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 2-4 minutes before moving to cooling rack.  

Step 7: HOW WOULD I EAT THESE FRESH CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE

After making these chocolate chip cookies I like to kick back with a large glass of cold milk and down a few warm fresh delicious cookies.  Or I could be talked into eating them with a bowl of my favorite ice cream.  I would eat them with Jello or pudding. In fact I would eat them just by themselves. That's how I would eat these delightful cookies.  How would you eat these delicious cookies..