Ruth Wakefield (of Tollhouse fame) brought the world the chocolate chip cookie in the 1930s. And while there are many positively fancy, gourmet recipes out there for chocolate chip cookies these days, the Toll House recipe has always held a special place in my heart. And I never fail to get compliments on this simplest of recipes. Several years ago, I switched to the recipe on the back of the Trader Joe’s chocolate chip bag, but it is nearly identical to Toll House’s. I have started lowering the butter and sugar called for in this, and all other recipes, lately with little to no difference in taste and consistency.
My two other favorite chocolate chip cookie recipes are the Quaker Oats oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (I use chocolate chips, instead of the raisins listed, although those sound good too!) and Jessica Seinfeld’s chickpea ones.
Chocolate chip cookies are great for any occasion. Fun to send to a friend in the mail (I freeze them for a few days first) or drop off at someone’s house for a birthday or just because. My sister-in-law once sent a whole batch in a container in the mail after my mother-in-law passed away, and they were definitely welcome then too. I love baking new things and trying out new recipes, but the chocolate chip cookie always holds a touch of comfort and home.
Love the idea to make ‘spider’ choc chip cookies for Halloween (Mine don’t look quite like the idea one I saw online, because I lack the patience and skill, but still fun!)
