Chocolate Chip Cookies

Serves/Yields: 24 Category: Confectionery
Prep/Cook Time: 20 minutes per tray Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients


115g (3 3/4 oz) unsalted butter, at room temperature
100g (3 1/4 oz) soft brown sugar
100g (3 1/4 oz) castor sugar
1 egg lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract or essence
155g (5oz) plain flour
pinch of baking powder
100g (3 1/4 oz) ground almonds
150g (5oz) chocolate chips


Directions


1. Preheat oven to moderate 180 C(350 F/Gas 4).
Brush two baking trays with melted butter and refigerate until set.
2. Using a wooden spoon or an electric whisk, cream the butter and sugas until light and fluffy. Gradually add the egg and vanilla, beating well after each addition.
3. Sift the flour, baking powder and ground almonds together. Fold half into the creamed mixture. When almost incorporated, add the rest of the sifted mixture, then add choc chips. as you fold.
4. Divide into 24 portions and roll into balls. Place the balls, spaced well apart, on the two prepared trays and flatten lightly. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from the tray while still hot and transfer to a cooling rack. Repeat with the remaining mixture, preparing the trays as instructed in step 1. Store in an airtight container.


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Contributed By: kangarose on 03/-30/2003