Choc chunk cookies

Chocolate chunky cookies
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Make a double batch of this cookie dough and freeze half of it for those emergency situations when you need a chocolate chunk cookie in minutes!

  • Cooking time: 35 mins

    plus chilling

  • Makes: 12

  • Child friendly

Ingredients

Replace the chocolate chunks with roughly-chopped brazil or pecan nuts, or stir 50g (2oz) raisins and 10ml (2tsp) ground mixed spice into the mixture with the flour.

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  • Replace the chocolate chunks with roughly-chopped brazil or pecan nuts, or stir 50g (2oz) raisins and 10ml (2tsp) ground mixed spice into the mixture with the flour.100g (4oz) butter, softened
  • 100g (4oz) light muscovado sugar
  • 15ml (1tbsp) golden syrup
  • 150g (5oz) self-raising flour
  • 75g (3oz) milk chocolate, cut into chunks

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/gas 4. Beat together the butter and sugar until pale and creamy, then beat in the syrup. Sift over the flour and work into the mixture to form a rough dough.
  2. Divide the dough into 12 even-sized balls and place on 2 greased baking sheets with plenty of space between them. Slightly flatten each ball of dough and top with the chocolate chunks, pressing them lightly into the dough.
  3. Bake for 12-14 mins until just set and a pale golden colour. Leave on the baking sheets for 5 mins, then transfer to a cooling rack and leave to cool completely (the cookies will firm on cooling).
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Nutritional information per portion

  • Calories 188(kcal)

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.

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