Chocolate Chip Cookies

Try this chocolate chip cookies recipe for the perfect homemade chocolate chip cookie. 

A soft chocolate chip cookie recipe that is slightly crisp on the outside and soft in the center, perfect for an afternoon tea or any time.

175g (6oz) plain flour (all purpose flour)

1 teaspoon baking powder

125g (4 1/2 oz) soft butter

90g (3 oz) light brown sugar

5 tablespoons caster sugar (fine sugar)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence

1 large egg

125g (4 1/2 oz) dark chocolate chips

1.  Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl, beat until well combined.

2.  Lightly grease 2 baking trays. Using a tablespoon place heapfulls of mixture on to the trays.   Space them well apart to allow for spreading during cooking.
3.  Bake for 10 - 15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Remove from the oven.
4.  Using a palette knife (or spatula) transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.