This recipe is a general cooking guide. Ingredient brands, appliances and food-safety requirements vary by country; follow local guidance and ensure food is cooked safely.
Ingredients
- 115 g softened butter
- 120 g brown sugar
- 60 g white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 190 g plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 150 g chocolate chips
- Pinch of salt
Method
- Cream butter and sugars, then beat in egg and vanilla.
- Mix in flour, baking soda and salt. Fold in chocolate.
- Chill dough for 20 minutes while heating oven to 180°C / 350°F.
- Bake scoops for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are set.
- Cool on the tray for 5 minutes.
Useful tip: Remove the cookies while the centres still look slightly soft; they finish setting as they cool.
Make It Your Own
Adjust herbs, spice level, vegetables and serving accompaniments to suit your household. Write down successful changes so the recipe becomes part of your own dependable collection.
Storage and Leftovers
Cool leftovers promptly, refrigerate in suitable covered containers and follow the food-safety guidance that applies where you live. Reheat only using an appropriate method for the dish.