This famous classic American cookie is a treat no matter what the age or occasion. Enjoy it with a glass of cold milk.

Ingredients

2 1/4	cups all-purpose flour
1	teaspoon baking soda
1	teaspoon salt
1	cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
3/4	cup granulated sugar
3/4	cup brown sugar, packed
1	teaspoon vanilla extract
2	large eggs
2	cups Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
1	cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Directions:
   
   
2. PREHEAT oven to 375° F.
   
   
3. COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
   
   
4. BAKE for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
   
   
5. PAN COOKIE VARIATION: Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan. Prepare dough as above. Spread into prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars.
   
   
6. SLICE AND BAKE COOKIE VARIATION:
   
   
7. PREPARE dough as above. Divide in half; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Shape each half into 15-inch log; wrap in waxed paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.* Preheat oven to 375° F. Cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
   
   
8. * May be stored in refrigerator for up to 1 week or in freezer for up to 8 weeks.
   
   
9. FOR HIGH ALTITUDE BAKING (5,200 feet): Increase flour to 2 1/2 cups. Add 2 teaspoons water with flour and reduce both granulated sugar and brown sugar to 2/3 cup each. Bake drop cookies for 8 to 10 minutes and pan cookie for 17 to 19 minutes.
   
   

Categories

Chocolate, Dessert, Snacks, American, Bake

Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade 96% confidence

Bad points High in saturated fat High in sugar