How Do You Make Perfect Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies?
Here’s 25 years’ worth of tips and tricks for making perfect Toll House cookies. If you’ve got time, set out your butter and margarine about two hours ahead of time. (If not, we’ll cover how to get around that later). Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. In a small bowl, combine and set aside: * 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 2 teaspoons salt In a very large bowl, use a hand mixer (set on high) to beat together the following: * 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened * 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine, softened * 1 cup granulated sugar * 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Beat the ingredients until it takes on a creamy look and the granulation of the sugars starts to soften in appearance. If you didn’t have time to soften your butter and margarine ahead of time, pop it in the microwave for five seconds at a time, rolling it one-quarter turn for a total of 10 to 15 seconds. Be sure to heat it only until softened (not at all melted). Add eggs
