Last Updated on July 23, 2022
You simply can’t go wrong with sugar cookies, as they are a versatile, tasty dessert. This delicious Tollhouse sugar cookie recipe is one you will want to keep on hand for any occasion. They are great for Christmas or any holiday celebration you want to enjoy.
This sugar cookie option is great if you have no baking experience, as it is easy to make. It comes together in no time, which is great if you are short on time or want something quick to bake. You can even make it your own by adding sprinkles or icing.
What You Will Need To The Make Tollhouse Sugar Cookie Recipe
To make this Tollhouse sugar recipe, you will need:
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter (1 1/2 sticks), room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups Nestle Tollhouse Unicorn Vanilla Morsels (optional)
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Small mixing bowl
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand or handheld mixer
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutters
- Wire rack
Step by Step Instructions
Step one: Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
Step two: Mix the flour, baking powder, and salt
In a small mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt, set aside.
Step three: Beat the butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract
With a stand or handheld, beat the butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Combine the mixture until it is thoroughly combined and has a smooth, creamy texture.
Step four: Beat in flour mixture
Slowly mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture until combined. If desired, mix in the rainbow morsels into the cookie dough.
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Step five: Chill the dough
Chill your Tollhouse sugar cookie dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Step six: Roll Out the dough
After you have chilled the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes, use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll it out. Roll the dough until it is 1/4-inch thick and cut it into shapes with your cookie cutters.
Step seven: Bake the cookies
Place the cookies on a baking sheet two inches apart and bake them for eight to 10 minutes. Cool on the pan for two minutes after baking and then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Step eight: Decorate the sugar cookies if desired
If desired, decorate your sugar cookies once cool with icing. Royal icing, buttercream, and cream cheese frosting all work well for decorating sugar cookies.
Tips And Tricks
To prevent your cookies from spreading, it is important to chill the dough in the fridge before baking. This prevents the butter from spreading as the cookies bake from being too warm when going into the oven.
You should chill your cookie dough for at least 30 minutes or as long as overnight. If chilling overnight, let the dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes while preheating the oven before baking.
Be sure to also bring your butter and eggs to room temperature before adding them to your sugar cookie recipe. Cold ingredients do not incorporate well into the batter and they may even curdle.
Store the cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for up to five days in a cool, dry location. You can also freeze the cookies baked for up to three months. When ready to eat, thaw the cookies overnight or at room temperature for one to two hours.
You can also freeze the Tollhouse sugar cookie dough as well. Shape the cookie dough into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap or place it in an airtight bag. Let the dough thaw overnight in the fridge and then bring it to room temperature before rolling out, cutting, and baking.
You can also freeze cut-out shapes of unbaked cookie dough as well. Place the cut-out shapes in a Ziploc bag and then place the bag on a flat surface in the freezer. You can bake the cookies straight out of the freezer, just add one to two minutes to the bake time.
Servings And Preparation Time
Making Delicious Tollhouse Sugar Cookies
Sugar cookies are versatile, as you can make them for holidays, graduations, bridal showers, baby showers, birthdays, and much more. Since you can roll out the dough, you can use cookie cutters to cut them into various shapes. They taste great by themselves or decorated with frosting as well.
This sugar cookie recipe is easy to make and will be a big hit at your next get-together. You can make them plain or add in Nestle Tollhouse Unicorn Vanilla Morsels to make them extra special.
Did you enjoy this Tollhouse sugar cookie recipe? If so, please share your thoughts on the cookies in the comments and share this sugar cookie recipe with your friends and family.
Delicious Tollhouse Sugar Cookie Recipe
Equipment
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mats
- Large mixing bowl
- Stand or handheld mixer
- Rolling Pin
- Cookie cutters
- Wire rack
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup butter,1 1/2 sticks, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 2/3 cups Nestle Tollhouse Unicorn Vanilla Morsels,optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheetsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line your baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking sheets.
- Mix the flour, baking powder, and saltIn a small mixing bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt, set aside.2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt
- Beat the butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extractWith a stand or handheld, beat the butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Combine the mixture until it is thoroughly combined and has a smooth, creamy texture.3/4 cup butter,1 1/2 sticks, room temperature, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Beat in flour mixtureSlowly mix the flour mixture into the butter mixture until combined. If desired, mix in the rainbow morsels into the cookie dough.1 2/3 cups Nestle Tollhouse Unicorn Vanilla Morsels,optional
- Chill the doughChill your Tollhouse sugar cookie dough in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll Out the doughAfter you have chilled the dough in the fridge for 30 minutes, use a lightly floured rolling pin to roll it out. Roll the dough until it is 1/4-inch thick and cut it into shapes with your cookie cutters.
- Bake the cookiesPlace the cookies on a baking sheet two inches apart and bake them for eight to 10 minutes. Cool on the pan for two minutes after baking and then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
- Decorate the sugar cookies if desiredIf desired, decorate your sugar cookies once cool with icing. Royal icing, buttercream, and cream cheese frosting all work well for decorating sugar cookies.
Notes
FAQs
What Makes Toll House Cookies Flat?
If your cookies are flat, you may have forgotten to add the baking powder or your baking powder was no longer good. Another cause may have been your butter got too warm, causing the cookies to spread as they bake. Too little flour and placing cookies on hot baking sheets can also cause flat cookies.
Why are My Toll House Cookies Not Spreading?
If your cookies are not spreading, you have likely added too much flour. The best way to measure your flour is to weigh it with a kitchen scale or use a spoon to measure it into your measuring cup and use a butter knife to level off any excess.
What Does Adding Cornstarch to Cookies Do?
Adding cornstarch to cookies helps make them thicker while also making them chewier as well. In addition, it can also help prevent your cookies from spreading.
How Long Should You Chill Cookie Dough?
You should chill cookie dough for at least 30 minutes, though some recipes require the dough to be chilled for two to three hours. You can also chill your dough overnight as well.
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