Name: Chocolate chip cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
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

Chocolate chip cookies

A classic biscuit that is loved by all, the humble chocolate chip cookie is beautiful enjoyed with a glass of milk or coffee. They're great to bake with little ones, too.

Makes 44

Prep

10M

Cook

15M

Total

25M

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

1.Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease oven trays; line with baking paper.

2.Beat 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.

3.Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls; place 5cm apart on trays.

4.Bake cookies 15 minutes or until golden; cool on trays.