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Let’s embark on this mouthwatering journey together, guided by the rich, comforting aroma of Nestle Chocolate Chips baking into something wonderful.
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What Is Nestle Chocolate Chips?
Nestle Chocolate Chips are small, bite-sized pieces of chocolate produced by Nestlé, designed specifically for baking. They come in various types: semi-sweet, milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate.
Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C): This gets it ready for the batch of cookies you’re about to bake.
- Combine dry ingredients: Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. This ensures these ingredients are evenly dispersed before mixing with wet ingredients.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixer bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and well combined. This is the base for your cookie dough, ensuring a smooth and rich texture.
- Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition. Eggs help to bind the mixture together and add moisture to your dough.
- Blend in the flour mixture: Gradually beat in the flour mixture from step 2, ensuring the dough is consistently blended without overmixing.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts: Once your dough is smooth, stir in the Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and nuts (if using) by hand with a wooden spoon or spatula. This makes sure the chips are evenly spread throughout the dough.
- Spacing: Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets keep the dough balls spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Baking: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cookies will look a little soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool on baking sheets: For 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. This stops the cooking process and prevents the cookies from becoming too hard.
Tips:
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for easier mixing. If it’s too cold, you won’t get it properly creamed with the sugars.
- If you’re in a rush, you can chill the dough for about 30 minutes, which helps to prevent cookies from spreading too much.
- Incorporate flour gradually to prevent over-mixing, which can result in a tougher cookie.
- You can use bread and half all-purpose flour for softer, chewier cookies.
- Overbaking is a common mistake. Remember that the cookies will continue to cook on the baking sheet after you’ve taken them out of the oven.
- Store any leftover dough in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 72 hours, allowing you to bake a fresh batch when the craving strikes.
- If you want your cookies to look professional, press a few extra chocolate chips on top of the dough balls before baking.
What To Serve With
Pair With Ice Cream:
- Ice Cream Sandwiches: Soften your favorite ice cream slightly, then scoop it onto the flat side of one Nestle chocolate chip cookie. Press another cookie, flat side down, on top of the ice cream, and gently press to adhere. For an added touch, roll the sides of the sandwich in mini chocolate chips, crushed nuts, or sprinkles. Freeze until firm for a delightful treat.
- Sundae Topping: Crumble the Nestle chocolate chip into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them over ice cream sundaes. Combine with whipped cream, a drizzle of warm chocolate sauce, and a cherry on top for a classic dessert with a crunchy twist.
Pair With Beverages:
- Coffee or Hot Chocolate: Serve warm chocolate chip cookies alongside a cup of coffee or hot chocolate. The steaming beverage softens the cookie slightly, enhancing its flavors and making the chocolate morsels melty.
- Milk: There’s a reason milk and cookies are a timeless combination. The creaminess of the milk complements the sweetness and texture of the chocolate chip cookies, making for a comforting snack or dessert.
Pair With Cheese:
Cheese Plate: Include crumbled or whole chocolate chip cookies on a cheese platter for a savory twist. Choose cheeses with nutty or caramel notes, such as aged Gouda or Brie, to complement the cookies’ flavor profile.
Use As A Crust Or Layer:
- Cheesecake Crust: Crush the cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and chill until set. Top with your favorite cheesecake filling for a delightful dessert that marries the creaminess of cheesecake with the crunch and flavor of chocolate chip cookies.
- Parfait Layers: Alternate layers of crumbled Nestle chocolate chips cookies with layers of whipped cream or Greek yogurt and fresh berries in a glass. This looks impressive and provides a lovely blend of textures and flavors.
Pair With Wines:
- Dessert Wines: Pair your Nestle chocolate chips cookies with dessert wines for a sophisticated twist. A Port or a sweet Sherry can complement the cookies’ richness, while a late-harvest Riesling might bring out their sweetness and chocolate notes.
Creative Desserts:
- Cookie Dough Truffles: Mix crumbled chocolate chip cookies with cream cheese to form balls. Dip the balls in melted chocolate and chill until set for a decadent treat.
- Milkshakes: Blend vanilla ice cream, milk, and a couple of chocolate chip cookies in a blender until smooth. Top with whipped cream and a cookie for garnish—an indulgent dessert that combines your favorite flavors in every sip.
Health Benefits
- Dark chocolate, in general, is known for its antioxidants, such as polyphenols, which can help protect body cells from damage and promote good health[2]. The higher the cocoa content in the chocolate, the more antioxidants it contains. This suggests that dark chocolate has more health benefits than regular milk or white chocolate. Antioxidants are crucial in neutralizing free radicals unstable molecules that can damage cells and contribute to ageing and diseases, including heart disease.
- Moreover, dark chocolate is rich in essential minerals like fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese. These nutrients contribute to various health benefits, including improved blood flow and lower blood pressure[3]. Its magnesium content, for example, may improve heart health and boost brain function. Additionally, dark chocolate is known to raise HDL (good) cholesterol levels and protect LDL (bad) cholesterol from oxidation, which could reduce heart disease risk over time.
Final Thoughts
Whether folded into the dough of your favorite cookies, sprinkled as a topping on a warm drink, or savored straight from the bag, Nestle chocolate chips can bring a sprinkle of joy and a hint of health benefits into our lives. Let’s cherish and enjoy the sweet moments they create in moderation, proving that sometimes, great things come in small, chocolatey packages.
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Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C): This gets it ready for the batch of cookies you’re about to bake.
- Combine dry ingredients: Mix the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. This ensures these ingredients are evenly dispersed before mixing with wet ingredients.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixer bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy and well combined. This is the base for your cookie dough, ensuring a smooth and rich texture.
- Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, making sure to mix well after each addition. Eggs help to bind the mixture together and add moisture to your dough.
- Blend in the flour mixture: Gradually beat in the flour mixture from step 2, ensuring the dough is consistently blended without overmixing.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts: Once your dough is smooth, stir in the Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips and nuts (if using) by hand with a wooden spoon or spatula. This makes sure the chips are evenly spread throughout the dough.
- Spacing: Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets keep the dough balls spaced about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Baking: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cookies will look a little soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool on baking sheets: For 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. This stops the cooking process and prevents the cookies from becoming too hard.
