If you’re an American who wanted to learn to bake, most likely one of your first attempts was the original Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe on the back of the package of chocolate chips. There have been countless other recipes that were inspired by this classic and plenty of pounds have been added to those of us who have indulged.

These cookies are worth the calories. I gave a sweet college girl, Avery, a ride to work the other day and she gifted me a with a stack of cookies to show her appreciation. They were hot-out-of-the-oven and so good. I asked Avery for the recipe — she told me it was the one on the back of the Nestle chocolate chips bag, and I have been wanting more ever since.

Thank you, Avery, for reminding me how perfect these cookies are. Here’s my version of the recipe.

• 2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 large eggs
• 2 cups Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels
• 2 cups chopped pecans

PREHEAT oven to 375° F degrees.

COMBINE flour, baking soda, salt in small bowl.  Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. Drop by medium stainless steel scoop onto Silpat-lined perforated baking sheets.

BAKE for 9 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

MAKES about 60 cookies, 150 calories each.