This famous old Recipe is originally from
Kenneth and Ruth Wakefield's "New England Toll House"
near Whitman, Massachusetts, and was brought to the world's attention
by Betty Crocker in the late 1930's. It is truly an American
classic.
Toll House Chocolate Chip
Cookies
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (6-ounce) Toll House semi-sweet chocolate morsels
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts
- Preheat oven to 375*F (190*C).
- In a large bowl combine flour, baking
soda and salt; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter,
shortening, and sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla,
beating until well blended. Stir in flour mixture until just
mixed. Fold in morsels and walnuts.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart
onto baking sheet and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly
browned. Turn baking sheet around after 6 minutes to ensure even
browning. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool completely. Store
in tightly covered container at room temperature.
Makes about 2 1/2 dozen cookies.