Chocolate chip biscuits

Nothing beats the taste of home-made biscuits fresh from the oven. These are sure to be snapped up quickly by all members of the family. Makes 18.

INGREDIENTS METHOD

Preheat the oven to 190C/170C fan assisted, gas mark 5, and lightly grease two baking trays.

Place the flour, baking powder, muscovado sugar, caster sugar, vanilla essence and chocolate chips in a large mixing bowl and beat until well combined.

Place tablespoons of the mixture onto the baking trays, spacing them well apart to allow for spreading during cooking.

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.

Using a palette knife, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

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