Nestle Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Nestlé Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe **History:** Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies have a rich history dating back to the 1930s. The recipe originated from Ruth Wakefield, who ran the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. Legend has it that Wakefield ran out of baker's chocolate and substituted broken pieces of Nestlé's semi-sweet chocolate into her cookie dough, expecting it to melt and create chocolate cookies. Instead, the chocolate held its shape, giving birth to the iconic chocolate chip cookie. Nestlé later acquired the rights to the recipe, cementing its place in American baking history. **Ingredients:** - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour - 1 teaspoon baking soda - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened - 3/4 cup granulated sugar - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 2 large eggs - 2 cups Nestlé Toll House semi-sweet chocolate chips - 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) **Instructions:** 1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper. 2. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.