Description
Mary Berry Chocolate Chip Cookies are classic homemade cookies made with a buttery dough, sweet brown sugar, and generous amounts of chocolate chips. Known for their crisp edges and soft centers, these cookies balance texture and flavor perfectly—making them a family favorite that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
- 125g (1/2 cup + 2 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened
- 100g (1/2 cup) light brown sugar
- 75g (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 200g (1 1/2 cups) self-raising flour
- Pinch of salt
- 150g (1 cup) milk or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat your oven
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Set oven to 180°C (160°C fan) / 350°F. Line baking trays with parchment paper.
Step 2: Cream the butter and sugars
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In a mixing bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
Step 3: Add egg and vanilla
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Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
Step 4: Combine dry ingredients
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Sift in the self-raising flour and add a pinch of salt. Mix to form a soft dough.
Step 5: Fold in chocolate chips
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Stir the chocolate chips through the dough using a spatula or wooden spoon.
Step 6: Shape and space
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Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto the tray, leaving space for spreading.
Step 7: Bake to perfection
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Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers look set.
Step 8: Cool and enjoy
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Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.