Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. 1
   Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Beat in egg and vanilla.
3. 3
   Fold in flour, baking powder, chocolate and salt.
4. 4
   Mix gently — do not overwork the dough.
5. 5
   Chill dough overnight for best flavour (optional but recommended).
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan).
7. 7
   Roll into rough balls and space on baking trays.
8. 8
   Bake:

   • Fresh dough: 8–10 minutes
   • Chilled dough: 10–12 minutes
9. 9
   Bake until golden at edges but soft in the centre.
10. 10
    Cool on tray briefly before transferring.

Cookies will firm up as they cool — don’t overbake.

Chilling improves flavour and texture

Rough dough = better looking cookies

Slightly underbake for soft centres