Saturday, April 13, 2013

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Whenever I make Nestle chocolate chip cookies, they are greasy and flat.  I just can't do it right.  However, this recipe turns out perfect every single time!

Dad found this article in the Star Tribune in July 2010.  I've been using that print out ever since.  Every time I make this, I'm asked for the recipe.

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp salt
2 1/4 cup flour
1 tsp baking soda dissolved in 1 tsp hot water
1 pkg semisweet (or milk) chocolate chips
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on med-high speed, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, around 4 minutes (I think this is key to the recipe!)  Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.  Add vanilla and salt, beat until well-combined.

Reduce mixer speed to low and add 1 1/4 cups flour and mix until just combined.  Add baking soda mixture and mix until just combined.  Add remaining 1 cup flour and mix until just combined.  Stir in chocolate chips and walnuts.  Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 30 minutes.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees and adjust rack to upper-third of oven.  Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.  Bake cookies for 10 minutes.

Enjoy!

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