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COOKIE RECIPE

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Make sure the butter is at room temperature so that it can be creamy and blend well with the sugars. Butter that is too cold or too warm may affect the texture of the cookies.Once you have added the flour and the chocolate chunks, mix just enough to incorporate the ingredients. Overmixing the dough can make the cookies tough.Leave enough space between each cookie on the baking sheet, as they will spread during baking. This prevents them from sticking to one another.Every oven is different, so start checking your cookies a little before the minimum baking time. They should be lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the centre for a perfect cookie.

Prep
15 min
Cook
12 min
Total
27 min
Servings
24
Calories
475 kcal
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Freshly baked vanilla cookies with melted chocolate chunks, piled on a cooling rack, with visible crumbs and a golden sheen on the edges.

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Steps

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with baking paper.

  2. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.

  3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter, caster sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This will take about 2 to 3 minutes.

  4. Beat in the vanilla extract and the egg, and continue beating until the mixture is well combined.

  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

  6. Fold the chocolate chunks into the dough using a wooden spoon or spatula.

  7. Use an ice cream scoop or a tablespoon to form balls of dough and place them on the prepared sheet, spacing them a few centimetres apart as they will spread during baking.

  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden around the edges but still soft in the centre.

  9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?

Absolutely! Milk chocolate can be used for a sweeter touch. Simply adjust the amount of sugar if you prefer less sweet cookies.

How should I store the cookies so they stay fresh?

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to one week. You can also freeze them for up to three months.

Can I add nuts to this recipe?

Yes, adding nuts such as pecans or almonds gives a lovely texture and a flavour that complements the chocolate chunks.

Biscuits

Get ready to fall for these delicious cookies, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, studded with generous chunks of chocolate. Perfect with your coffee or to treat the children at teatime, these vanilla cookies are simple to make and always loved by everyone.

Preparation
15
Baking
10 to
Servings
24

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