According to Nestle there are “Million reasons to bake” but in this particular case just two reasons will suffice, chocolate and mint.  This cookie recipe will leave you in blissful cookie heaven with the sweet dreams of minty chocolate goodness.

Here’s what you need:

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
1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Dark Chocolate & Mint Morsels
1 cup chopped nuts *

Directions:

1. PREHEAT oven to 350° F. COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
2. Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
3. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels and nuts.
4. Drop dough by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
5. BAKE for 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

PAN COOKIE VARIATION: Grease 15 x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.

1. Prepare dough as above.
2. Spread into prepared pan.
3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes 4 dozen bars.

* NOTE: If omitting nuts, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.

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“The Chewy”, Alton Brown’s Chocolate Chip Recipe ^[2]

The Free Cookie Recipe – Neiman Marcus ^[3]