CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE LOGS RECIPES

Steps:

• Cut four 14 inch by 12 inch pieces of waxed paper and set aside. Cut four 14 inch x 12 inch pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil and set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugars; beat in vanilla and eggs until light and fluggy.
• In a large container mix together the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add the flour mixture into egg mixture until blended.
• Stir in chocolate chips and nuts; divide the mixture into 4 equal pieces, with lightly floured hands shape each into a 8 to 10 inch roll.
• Wrap each in sheets of waxed paper and then in a piece of heavy duty aluminum foil.
• Label and date each package, place in freezer. These will keep for 6 months in the freezer.
• To prepare the cookies: Preheat oven to 350 degrees, cut frozen dough into 1 inch thick slices and cut each slice in fourths.
• Arrange cut pieces on an ungreased cookie sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart; bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
• Allow to cool slightly on the cookie sheets then transfer to wire racks to finish cooling.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Dissolve baking soda in hot water. Add to batter along with salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
• Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.