Spooky Baking🎃

You guys, if you're looking for the ultimate cozy night in, especially for a fun baking session, you HAVE to try making these cookies! The Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe truly is a classic for a reason – it's my absolute go-to, and it's so incredibly easy to whip up. It's the perfect base for so many variations, including our spooky ghost cookies! I usually just grab the bag for the recipe, but for anyone who needs it handy, here’s the trusty recipe that's typically found right on the back of every Nestlé chocolate chips bag. This ensures you get that authentic, chewy, chocolatey goodness every single time. Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar ¾ cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels (the classic choice, but feel free to experiment with milk chocolate or dark chocolate chips if you prefer!) 1 cup chopped nuts (optional, like walnuts or pecans. I often skip these, especially when I'm adding fun toppings like Pillsbury ghost sugar cookie dough for a spooky theme!) Baking Instructions: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Make sure your oven is fully preheated for even baking. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this aside. In a large mixer bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and creamy. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Gradually add the dry ingredients (from your small bowl) to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix! Finally, stir in your Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels and any nuts you might be using. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie for spreading. Bake for approximately 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft. Let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely. This helps them set up and prevents them from breaking. For our special spooky night, we gave these classic cookies a fun Halloween twist by gently pressing Pillsbury ghost sugar cookie dough right on top of each chocolate chip dough ball before baking. As they bake, the ghost cookies melt and merge with the chocolate chip base, creating these adorable, gooey, and perfectly spooky ghost cookies that are an absolute hit for any Halloween gathering! It’s such a simple trick, but it truly makes them extra special and festive. I'm already planning to adapt this idea for Thanksgiving with pumpkin spice cookies or for Christmas with festive sprinkles! Trust me, you'll want to make a big batch, they disappear fast!