Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe adapted from Joy of Baking

Ingredients

115 gms butter, softened at room temperature
75 gms castor sugar 
80 gms light brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla extract

150 gms flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

a couple of handful of  chocolate chips

Pecans [optional]

Preheat oven to 190 degrees C 

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Using a hand mixer beat the butter until smooth and fluffy.

Add the sugars and continue beating until fluffy and light in colour - approx 2 minutes. 

Beat in egg & vanilla extract mixing well.

Add the vanilla and beat until incorporated. 

Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. 

Mix in the chocolate chips with the flour mix.

Add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture and beat until incorporated

Using a small ice cream scoop drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets. 

Bake about 10 - 12 minutes

Cool completely before attempting to move else they will crumble in your hand

Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Warning: Absolutely delicious and a hazard to your health.  Avoid the tempation to eat straight of the oven else you will burn your hand and mouth.  You don't want to know how I know :)