Why did my cookies turn out flat?

Cookies can turn flat because of too much spreading caused by the fats melting too soon, which usually means the heat is too high in your oven. It could also be because your leavening agents are expired or your butter is too soft. Make sure to use fresh baking soda and soften butter to room temperature.

Sure, you can! Make these your own by mixing in some nuts for added texture. Just remember to remove 2 tablespoons of flour from the original recipe.

What is the best way to store Toll House cookies?

These cookies can be kept at room temperature and covered in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If you notice they're getting too soft or the chips are melting, refrigerate them.

Can I freeze Nestle Toll House cookies?

Absolutely. Layer them with parchment paper and stick them in a freezer bag or freezer-safe container. This way you can grab as many as you need to thaw and eat without thawing them all.

Nestle Toll House Cookie Recipe

Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you love chocolate chip cookies with crispy edges, Nestlé Toll House cookies are for you! It’s the recipe that you’d find on the back of the Toll House chocolate chip cookie packages but I have extra baking tips so they turn out perfect every time!

I’m usually a thick and chewy cookie girl myself, which is why you’ll find a cookie jar full of the best chocolate chip cookies or my copycat Levain bakery cookie recipe. However, a fresh batch of Toll House cookies with a tall cold glass of milk brings back the best memories.

Why I Love This Original Recipe

They have classic taste, crispy edges and just the right amount of chocolate chips.
An entire batch can be made in under 30 minutes.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

All-purpose flour: To ensure your cookies aren’t overly dry or crumbly, it’s important to measure the flour accurately. Do this by using a kitchen scale or follow my tips on how to measure flour without a scale.
Baking soda: This is the leavening agent that gives the cookies a bit of rise. Nestle chocolate chip cookies do spread and are thinner than usual, but baking soda still has a job to do!
Butter: Bring it out to room temperature about 30 minutes before you begin, more if you kitchen is cold. The butter needs to be soft enough to cream easily.
Sugars: Equal parts white sugar and brown sugar are used.
Chocolate chip cookies: Since this is a Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe, I’d suggest using Toll House chips!
You’ll also need: Salt, vanilla, and eggs.

How to Make Nestle Toll House Cookies

In one bowl, you’re going to beat the butter and sugar together and then add in the vanilla and continue beating until creamy. Beat in one egg at a time and mix well until everything is well combined.

Use a cookie scoop to drop about a tablespoon of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake in a preheated 375° F for 9–11 minutes. Rest for a few minutes then transfer to a wire rack.

Recipe Tips and Variations

Do not prepare your baking sheet with any nonstick spray, silicone mat, or foil. These cookies produce enough grease all on their own, and the direct contact with the metal pan promotes a crispy bottom.
To add nuts to your batch, add a cup of your favorite chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.) and remove 2 tablespoons of flour from the recipe.
Different chocolate chips. The original Toll House cookie recipe uses semi-sweet chocolate chips, but feel free to swap them for milk chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, or peanut butter chips if you like.
Turn these Toll House cookies into cookie bars! Spread the dough onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool in the pan elevated on a wire rack. Once cooled, slice into 4 dozen bars.