Cookies

[james_m246]

Has anyone got a simple recipe for chocolate chip cookies? Preferably big soft gooey ones.

[doglady]

I can't remember the actual recipe, but have a look in the River Cottage Family Cookbook. Everything in there is pretty simple, and there are lovely chocolate chip cookies in it. Mmmm.

When it says they spread out, they really do. I make mine with a teaspoonful of the mixture, not a dessert spoonful like it says. Then you get more yummy cookies, and you get nice sensible sized ones, not humungous ones.

Good luck.

Mmmm. I'm going to make some tonight now.

[Champagne]

Yes. Pop into Waitrose and buy a tub of cookie dough. Divide it in 8 and place on a baking tray and bake for 10 minutes. Eat warm and don't forget to smear the chocolate around your face to make others envious. Mmmmmmm...

[n00dles]

I make cookies all the time, all different flavours etc.

Have bought the ones Champagne mentioned (when they were on special) and I was pushed for time - very nice.....boy do they grow big!!

Handy tip if you make any yourself. Half way through cooking take biscuits out of the oven for a few minutes....return to oven for remainder of cooking time...the biscuits/cookies will be much crispier...unless you want them really gooey - then ignore this paragraph!!

[Clanad]

This is the best one we've ever found:

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso coffee powder
1-1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cream the butter with the sugars using an electric mixer on medium speed until fluffy (approximately 30 seconds)

2. Beat in the egg and the vanilla extract for another 30 seconds.

3. In a mixing bowl, sift together the dry ingredients and beat into the butter mixture at low speed for about 15 seconds. Stir in the espresso coffee powder and chocolate chips.

4. Using a 1 ounce scoop or a 2 tablespoon measure, drop cookie dough onto a greased cookie sheet about 3 inches apart. Gently press down on the dough with the back of a spoon to spread out into a 2 inch circle. Bake for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned around the edges. Bake a little longer for a crispier cookie.

Yield: 2 dozen cookies

Enjoy!