Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients

For 24 servings

• 200g plain flour
• 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 115g unsalted butter, softened
• 100g caster sugar
• 100g light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 200g chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 190°C (170°C fan). Line two baking trays with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Whisk together the flour, bicarbonate of soda, and salt in a bowl.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.

4. 4

   Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.

5. 5

   Gradually mix in the flour mixture until just combined.

6. 6

   Fold in the chocolate chips.

7. 7

   Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the prepared trays, spacing them 5cm apart.

8. 8

   Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the centre.

9. 9

   Leave on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.