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Classic Toll House Marble Squares

Adapted from the original Nestlé Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels packaging. Back of the Bag is not affiliated with Nestlé.

"A swirl of rich chocolate and golden batter in a convenient bar format."

Prep 15 min Cook 14 min 24 bars
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Classic Toll House Marble Squares

The Story

Introduced in the mid-1960s as a time-saving alternative to individual cookies, these bars became a staple on the back of the yellow chocolate chip bags. The recipe leveraged the popularity of the 'swirl' or 'marble' aesthetic which was trending in American mid-century baking. It remains one of the most requested variations of the original Toll House recipe.

From the back of Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels — since 1965

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup (6-oz. pkg.) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy.

  4. 4

    Add egg and beat well. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Stir in nuts.

  5. 5

    Spread batter in prepared pan.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle morsels over top. Place in oven for 1 minute to soften chips.

  7. 7

    Remove from oven and run a knife through the batter to marbleize.

  8. 8

    Bake for 12 to 14 minutes.

  9. 9

    Cool in pan on wire rack before cutting into squares.