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This is probably the most important recipe in my repertoire because it impresses my son Gabe more than anything else I cook! Its a favourite of my familys and Im sure yours will love it too.
Directions for: Chocolate Chip Cookies 2
Ingredients
A heaping cup of all-purpose flour
spoonful of salt
A small spoonful of baking powder
A stick of cold salted butter
cup of brown sugar
cup of white sugar
A spoonful of corn syrup
An egg
A splash of vanilla
1 cup of chocolate chips
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Whisk the flour, salt and baking powder together. Set aside.
2. Cream the cold butter and sugars together by beating them until theyre smooth in a stand mixer. If you dont have a stand mixer beat vigorously by hand in a large mixing bowl or combine them in a food processor. Add the corn syrup, egg and vanilla and continue beating until well combined. Scrape down the bowl and gradually add the flour mix, beating just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and any optional nuts with a spoon.
3. Using a spoon, scoop out a ball of the dough and drop onto a lightly greased cookie tray. Flatten slightly. Repeat leaving lots of room in between the balls for the cookies to expand. Bake for ten to twelve minutes. Cool for two minutes on the cookie sheet then remove and cool further.
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