Classic Nestlé Toll House Pan Cookie
Adapted from the original Nestlé Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Nestlé.
"The easiest way to bake a batch of original Toll House cookies in bar form."
The Story
As American households became busier in the late 1970s, Nestlé introduced the 'Pan Cookie' variation on their morsel bags to save time spent scooping individual dough balls. This bar-style version became a permanent fixture on the packaging, prized for its chewy texture and efficiency. It remains one of the most requested alternative preparations for the classic Toll House dough.
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 packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
- 2
Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in small bowl.
- 3
Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
- 4
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 5
Gradually beat in flour mixture.
- 6
Stir in morsels and nuts.
- 7
Spread into prepared jelly-roll pan.
- 8
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9
Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.