I couldn't wait to make this next recipe.  I just needed the perfect occasion, and I've decided what could be more perfect than our annual cousin ski trip.  We are off to Peek n' Peak this weekend for some winter fun!  I think these will be a wonderful treat to have with a cup of cocoa, after a day of playing in the snow.  I hope my cousin's agree.    

     This cookie recipe comes from my cousin Chrissy's collection.  She wrote on the recipe card that this is the Original Toll House Cookie recipe.  Here's exactly what she wrote on her recipe card....

            "Printed in James Beard American Cookery....Ruth Wakefield, who ran the Toll House Restaurant in Massachusetts, made these cookies popular.... Nestle bought the rights and changed the recipe.  The following is the original recipe and our family favorite"

     This is quickly becoming one of my favorite recipes too.  My husband jokingly begged me not to share them with anyone, they're just too good.   As good as they are, cookies in my mind are meant to be shared.  Otherwise they'll all go to my waist line....lol.

     Hope you enjoy sharing these yummy cookies with your family and friends too.

Original Toll House Cookies (by. C. Sikorski)

Ingredients- 3/4 cup butter, 3/4 cup white sugar, 3/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla, 3 tbsp milk, 2 1/2 cup sifted all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1- 12oz package of semisweet chocolate pieces, 1 cup chopped walnuts (peacans, almonds or filberts- your choice)

Instructions-

1. Cream butter

2. Slowly add in sugars to creamed butter

3. Beat in egg

4. Add vanilla and milk

5. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.

6. Stir in sifted mixed into batter

7. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts

8. Using 2 teaspoons, dip one into dough and then use the other to scrape off batter onto greased or parchment lined cookie tray.  Allow 1 inch between cookies.

9. Bake in preheated 375* oven for 8-12 minutes

10. Cool on rack.

Enjoy!

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