Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes: 20
Prep: 15mins
Cook: 10-12 mins

You will need:

• 100g butter, softened
• 75g caster sugar
• 50g light brown soft sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• ½ tsp vanilla essence
• 200g self raising flour
• Pinch of salt
• 100g plain chocolate chips

What to do:

• Preheat oven to 170C, Gas 3. Line 2 baking sheets with grease proof paper.
• Place butter and sugar into a mixing bowl and beat until light and creamy.
• Add the egg and vanilla essence and beat well. Sift in the flour and salt and stir until combined then stir in the chocolate chips.
• Roll the mixture into 20 balls and place well apart on the baking trays. Press to flatten slightly.
• Bake in the oven for 10-12 mins or until light golden. Transfer onto a cooling rack and allow to cool before serving.

Handy tip:

• For a delicious alternative use white chocolate chips instead of plain.