American-Style Cookies in 20 Minutes

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   Preheat the oven to 180C/375F.

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   In a bowl, beat the butter until pale.

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   Add both sugars to the bowl.

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   Add the egg and a few drops of vanilla essence.

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   Add the baking powder and salt.

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   Add flour in two batches.

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   There's no need to sift the flour.

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   Add the chocolate chips.

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   Using a spoon, drop the dough onto a baking sheet (do not flatten out after dropping).

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    Bake in the oven for 8-10 minutes at 180-185C (375F for American ovens.)

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    If you like your cookies crispy, up to 15 minutes should be fine.

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    They should puff up like this after about 8 minutes.

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    When removed from the oven, they will shrink and become nice and chewy with a soft texture.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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