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The Kids Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies

My favorite way to spend cold winter days is to head to the kitchen with my children to bake a batch of cookies.  Cooking is not only fun, it is a great activity to practice skills such as following directions, reading, measurement, and telling time.  Below is the recipe that is a favorite with my kids.  Enjoy!!

• Ingredients:

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 eggs

2 c. (12 ounces) Nestle’s® Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

1 c. chopped nuts

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

• Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl.

• Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in a large mixer bowl.  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 un-greased baking sheets.

• Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.

• Let stand for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.