Chocolate Chip Cookies

 

(recipe from "Easy Food" magazine )

Makes about 36

Ingredients:

• 400 gr plain flour
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• pinch of salt 
• 225 gr butter, at room temperature
• 175 gr caster sugar
• 175 gr soft brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 350 gr good- quality dark chocolate chips

Step One

 Line two baking trays with parchment paper.

Step Two

 Combine the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a small bowl.

Step Three

 In the bowl of a standing mixer beat the butter, caster sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract together on a slow speed for 30 seconds. Increase the speed and beat until pale and light.

Step Four

 Beat in the eggs one at a time. On the slowest speed, stir in the flour mixture and the chocolate chips.

Step Five

 Split the dough into three pieces. Form each piece of dough in to a log about 3 cm in diameter. Roll it up using cling film and seal the ends. Refrigerate until firm.

Step Six

 Preheat the oven to 180℃/ 160℃ fan /gas mark 4.

Step Seven

 Cut each log into 12 rounds. Place them on a baking tray, spaced well apart.

Step Eight

 Place the cookies in the oven and bake for 12-15 min or until light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking trays before transferring to wire racks to cool completely

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