Chocolate Chip Cookies

Method

• step 1

  In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

• step 2

  Gradually beat in the eggs and vanilla

• step 3

  In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats, baking powder, and salt.

• step 4

  Add this to the creamed mixture bit at a time and mix well. Then stir in the chocolate chips.

• step 5

  Shape the mixture into 36 balls and place them 5cm apart on ungreased baking trays, pressing each ball down with the back of a fork.

• step 6

  Bake in an oven preheated to 190C/gas mark 5 for 10-12 minutes, until edges start browning. Cool on wire rack