Basic Cookie Recipe

Method

• step 1

  Preheat the oven at 170oC (375oF) or gas mark 3.

• step 2

  Cream the butter in a large bowl or in a food mixer until it is soft. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy.

• step 3

  Sift the flour into the mixture and add optional ingredients. Bring the mixture together in a figure of eight until it forms a dough.

• step 4

  Using your hands, make walnut sized balls and place them slightly apart from eachother on a tray (You don't need to grease or line a tray). Flatten the balls with the back of a fork and bake them in the oven for around 15 mins until they are golden brown and slightly firm on top.

• step 5

  Place the cookies onto a cooling rack and leave them there for around 15 mins. Once cool serve.