CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
INGREDIENTS:
115 gms or 1stick of Butter at Room temperature
50 gms of white granulated sugar
120 gms of brown sugar
1large egg ( room temp)
185 gms of All purpose flour
¼ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1tsp vanilla extract
200 gms of chocolate chips (semi sweet)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Whisk together the flour, salt , baking powder , baking soda in a bowl. Set aside
In a large bowl, cream the butter, white sugar and brown sugar together using an electric hand mixer until well combined and smooth in texture ( use medium speed)
Now add the egg and vanilla extract.
Beat the mixture on low until well combined
Sieve the previously prepared flour mixture into the creamy batter
Mix with spatula until just combined. Do not over mix
Add the chocolate chips and mix making sure the chips are evenly spread throughout the dough
Now refrigerate to chill this cookie dough for an hour. This is not necessary but recommended
Use an ice cream scoop ( or 2 tbsp ) to make cookies or simply use hands to roll into balls
Drop the balls about 2 inches apart on a baking tray lined with parchment paper
Preheat oven to 180 c / 350 F
Bake cookies for 10-12 mins , until golden around the edges but still soft in the centre
Remove from oven and let it cook for a few minutes
Transfer onto a wire rack and let it cool completely
Your irresistible chewy, gooey chocolate chip cookies are ready for you to enjoy