With so many people staying home while a serious disease is spreading, plenty of home cooks are getting bored and looking for something to do. Why not try baking a snack, such as cookies? They are easy to make and delicious too.
Of course, making cookies involves a few steps, and many people assume it must be complicated. In reality, cookies are not as hard as you think. They need only a handful of ingredients, and with a good piece of baking equipment, such as an oven or a mixer, you can make cookies and other treats like a professional. Whether you bake for yourself or to sell, it is easy and convenient, and you can make large batches.
Today we will show you how to get started with a classic snack, the chocolate chip cookie: how to make it and what to prepare. Children and adults alike love it for its sweet aroma and the chocolate chips in every bite. It has won over countless fans: it sells well, tastes great when you make it for yourself, and is sure to win the heart of anyone you bake it for.
First, let's look at the ingredients you need, what to prepare first and how much to use.
Cookie Ingredients
- 100 g unsalted butter
- 65 g brown sugar
- 45 g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 200 g all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 180 g 70% dark chocolate chips
- 50 g walnuts
Method
The method is not as difficult as many people think.
- Put the butter, sugar and brown sugar in a mixing bowl and mix until the sugar has dissolved into the butter.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
- Sift the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, add them to the bowl and mix into the butter mixture.
- Add the dark chocolate chips and walnuts and mix well.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Bake the rested cookie dough at about 190°C for about 15–18 minutes.
- Let the cookies rest for about 5 minutes, then serve.
And that is all it takes to make delicious, easy cookies. With a good oven, you can bake all kinds of tasty treats, not just cookies, and have a lot more fun along the way.
