Day 23: Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip cookies are a family favourite. Tonight, my sister, niece, Talia and I are cooking these together. How wonderful to have the women in our family cooking together. Enjoy!

(Not too bad looking!)

 

Ingredients

• 150g softened butter
• 1/2 cup caster sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 cups plain flour
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate bits
• 1/2 cup milk chocolate bits

 

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C. Line 2 baking trays with non-stick paper.

Beat 150g softened butter, 1/2 cup caster sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract for 1-2 minutes or until smooth and well combined.

Beat in 1 egg.

Step 2

Stir in 1 3/4 cups plain flour in two batches.

 Stir in 1/2 cup dark chocolate bits and 1/2 cup milk choc bits until evenly distributed.

Spoon tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place on the lined trays. Press down slightly.

Step 3

Bake for 15-18 minutes or until light golden and cooked.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Note: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.