Sunbeam SM8900 Chocolate Chip Cookies, 125g butter, softened, ½cup brown sugar, lightly packed

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Makes 25

125g butter, softened

½cup brown sugar, lightly packed

½cup caster sugar

½teaspoon vanilla essence

1 egg

1¾ cups self-raising flour ¼ teaspoon salt

1 cup chocolate chips

1.Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease and line two baking trays.

2.Using the processor bowl fitted with the chopping blade, process butter, sugars and vanilla on speed 3 until well combined.

3.Remove the processing bowl cover and scrape the sides of the bowl.

4.Add egg and continue to process on speed 3 for 5 seconds. Once again remove the processing bowl cover and scrape the sides of the bowl.

5.Add flour and salt and process until combined. Transfer mixture to a bowl. Fold through chocolate chips. Roll mixture into small balls.

6.Place on baking trays, allowing room for spreading. Flatten balls slightly with a fork. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool on trays.

Shortcrust pastry

1 ½ cups plain flour

125g butter, chilled, cubed

1 egg, whisked

2-3 tablespoons chilled water

1.Place flour and butter in the processor bowl fitted with the chopping blade and process until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg and 2 tablespoons water. Process until pastry comes together in a ball.

2.Turn pastry onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently. Wrap in baking paper. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until firm.

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