Chocolate chip cookies
A classic biscuit that is loved by all, the humble chocolate chip cookie is best enjoyed with a glass of milk. They're great to bake with the little ones, too.
- 10 mins preparation
- 15 mins cooking
- Makes 44
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Ingredients
- 250 gram butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup (165g) caster (superfine) sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) firmly packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 cup (335g) plain (all-purpose) flour
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
- 375 gram dark chocolate melts, chopped coarsely
Method
- 1Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease oven trays; line with baking paper.
- 2Beat butter, extract, sugars and egg in a small bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Transfer mixture to a large bowl; stir in sifted flour and soda, in two batches. Stir in chocolate.
- 3Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls; place 5cm apart on trays.
- 4Bake cookies 15 minutes or until golden; cool on trays.
Notes
For a chewier cookie, bake for 12 minutes. Cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
