1/3cupred & pink candy coated choc chips (smarties or M&;Ms would work too)
For best results, always weigh ingredients where a weight is provided
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 180C (160C fan forced) / 350F. Line 4 baking trays with baking paper.
Sift together the flours, cocoa, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Give them a good mix around to combine.
Cream together the butter and both sugars until very light and fluffy. (this can take a few minutes and make sure to scrape down the sides as necessary). Add the egg and vanilla and beat well. With the mixer on low, add the dry ingredients in 3 lots, each time mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix. Fold in the chocolate chips.
Use a small icecream scoop or make tablespoon size balls of dough and place on the backing trays with plenty of room in between each (It depends on the size of your baking trays but I only put 6 per tray
Bake for 18-20 minutes until edges look dry and starting to crisp. Transfer to a wire rack to cool a little and serve them just a little warm or at room temperature.
Any leftover dough can be frozen for up to 3 months and thawed the day you want to bake the cookies. And, while they are best fresh, you can even freeze the cooked cookies and they thaw in a few minutes when you need a fix
Notes
I use a standard Australian 20ml tablespoon (= 4 teaspoons worldwide)
For best results, you should always weigh ingredients like flour and sugar. Kitchen scales are relatively cheap but if you can’t weigh the ingredients, use the spoon and level method (don’t scoop).
I use corn starch a lot in my baking. Cake flour is a combination of all-purpose and corn starch but in Australia is not so readily available. I use this combo in my recipes a lot instead of using cake flour.
Calories: 180kcal
Author: Marie Roffey
Course: Afternoon Tea, Snack, Sweets
Cuisine: Cookies, Various
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