Nestle Toll House Recipe: Giant Valentine Cookie - Very Best Baking

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I like to put Almond Flavor in this cookie. Top with almonds.

Sadie G., Bronx, NY on 5/09

Giant Valentine Cookie

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Level: Easy

This chewy chocolate chip cookie, topped with smooth, rich chocolate, makes a decadent treat that says Happy Valentine's Day in a giant way.

Prep: 10 min

Cooking: 30 min

Cooling time: 10 min cooling

Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
1 3/4 cups (11.5-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Milk Chocolate Morsels, divided
Decorator icing (in tubes, optional)

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Directions

PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Grease and wax paper-line 8 1/2 or 9-inch heart-shaped pan.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in 1 cup morsels; spread into prepared pan.

BAKE for 20 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely.

MICROWAVE remaining morsels in small, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 1 minute; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their shape. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring until melted; spread over cookie. Decorate with icing.

BAKING SHEET COOKIE VARIATION:
PREHEAT oven to 375° F. Pat dough into 8-inch circle on ungreased baking sheet with floured hands. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on baking sheet on wire rack.

Remember to follow baking instructions before consuming.

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Recipe Reviews

Sadie G. , Bronx, NY
May 2009

2 Glass of cold milk

I like to put Almond Flavor in this cookie. Top with almonds..

Jodi S. , Salem, IL
December 2008

Great idea!

Now I know what to give my husband...for Christmas...although he'd probably prefer the cookie dough RAW!!.

Heather S. , Kadena AFB Okinawa Japan
July 2008

Great Idea

My daughter asked for a giant cookie rather than a cake for her Bday. I omitted the melted chocolate on top and replaced it with frosting to say Happy Birthday. It was an alright tasting cookie. I think it could be better..

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NUTRITION FACTS
Amount Per Serving 8 servings
Serving Size 1/8 of recipe
Calories 460
Calories from Fat. 230
% Daily Value
Total Fat 25g	39%
Saturated Fat 15g	74%
Cholesterol 65mg	22%
Sodium 320mg	13%
Carbohydrates 61g	20%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Sugars 45g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A	8%
Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	2%
Iron	6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet
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