Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These easy chocolate chip cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for quick baking sessions. With a soft and chewy texture and gooey chocolate chunks, they’re sure to please anyone who loves a sweet snack. Let’s dive into this simple recipe!

Ingredients:

  • 250 g soft margarine or butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar (90 g)
  • 1 egg
  • 110 ml sunflower oil
  • 1/2 cup wheat starch (60 g)
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar (5 g)
  • 1 pack baking powder (10 g)
  • 5 and a half cups flour (670 g +/-)
  • 120 g milk chocolate

Directions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
    • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
    • In a bowl, cream together the margarine or butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients:
    • Add the egg and sunflower oil to the mixture, and mix well.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients:
    • Stir in the wheat starch, vanilla sugar, and baking powder.
    • Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  5. Add Chocolate:
    • Break the chocolate into small pieces and fold them into the dough.
  6. Shape Cookies:
    • Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
    • Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
  7. Bake:
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

Preparation Time:

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
  • Total Time: 15-17 minutes

Servings:

  • Makes approximately 24 cookies

Nutritional Information:

  • Approx. Calories: 200 kcal per cookie

Highlights of the Recipe:

  • Speed: These cookies are quick to prepare and bake, ideal for when you need a fast treat.
  • Simplicity: With easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is great for both beginners and busy bakers.
  • Versatility: Customize with nuts, dried fruits, or different chocolates for a personalized touch.

Ingredient Insights:

  • Margarine or Butter: Essential for creating a light and fluffy texture.
  • Sunflower Oil: Adds moisture and a tender crumb.
  • Milk Chocolate: Provides sweet, gooey pockets of chocolate. Substitute with dark or white chocolate if preferred.

Ingredient Insights:

  • Margarine or Butter: Essential for creating a light and fluffy texture.
  • Sunflower Oil: Adds moisture and a tender crumb.
  • Milk Chocolate: Provides sweet, gooey pockets of chocolate. Substitute with dark or white chocolate if preferred.

Baking Tips:

  • Do Not Overmix: Mix the flour just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
  • Even Sizes: Roll dough into uniform balls for even baking.
  • Cooling: Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack to prevent sogginess.

Enjoy baking these delicious cookies and savor their delightful taste!


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Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Recipe card for Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Course: Dessert

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 250 g soft margarine or butter
  • 1 cup powdered sugar 90 g
  • 1 egg
  • 110 ml sunflower oil
  • 1/2 cup wheat starch 60 g
  • 1 packet vanilla sugar 5 g
  • 1 pack baking powder 10 g
  • 5 and a half cups flour 670 g +/-
  • 120 g milk chocolate

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a bowl, cream together the margarine or butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and sunflower oil to the mixture, and mix well.
  4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Stir in the wheat starch, vanilla sugar, and baking powder.
  5. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a dough forms.
  6. Add Chocolate: Break the chocolate into small pieces and fold them into the dough.
  7. Shape Cookies: Roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  8. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
  9. Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden.
  10. Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

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