Cookies Famous Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies Have Famous Original Nestle's Toll House Recipe for Chocolate Chip Cookies 2 1/4 c. all purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 c. (2 sticks) butter, softened 3/4 c. granulated sugar 3/4 c. packed brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 c. (12 oz.) Nestle's semi-sweet chocolate morsels 1 c. chopped nuts (optional) In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda & salt; set aside. In large mixer bowl, cream butter, sugar, brown sugar & vanilla extract until creamy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add flour mixture. Stir in morsels & nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon on ungreased baking sheets. Bake in preheated oven 375°F (190°C) for 9 to 11 minutes. (For the best cookies are baked to the upper limits above time & less dough on paper.) Family Trivia: Elizabeth Hofmann (Rita's grandma Sieverding), age 16 was able to ride a bareback galloping horse while she stood up.