SALTED ALMOND CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
 
 
Ingredients
  • 250g unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks + 2 tbsp)
  • 1½ cups brown sugar (300g)
  • ¾ cup caster (superfine) sugar (150g)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups + 2 tbsp plain flour (310g)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ kilo dark chocolate, chopped (1 pound)
  • 1 cup almonds, roasted and chopped (125g)
  • Sea salt, extra, for sprinkling (optional)
Method
  1. Line a few trays with baking paper and set aside.
  2. Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together the eggs and vanilla in a small bowl.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  5. Alternately add the wet and dry ingredients to the creamed butter, beating until just incorporated.
  6. On a low speed, mix in the chocolate and nuts.
  7. Use a medium cookie scoop to scoop balls of dough onto the prepared trays, allowing room for spreading. Sprinkle each cookie lightly with sea salt (optional, but super delicious).
  8. Refrigerate or freeze the dough for at least an hour.
  9. When you're ready to bake, preheat the oven to 180 C (350 F).
  10. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes, until golden around the edges.
  11. Makes 30 cookies.
  12. Happy baking (and eating)!
Recipe by Butter Baking at https://www.butterbaking.com/2014/01/24/salted-almond-chocolate-chip-cookies/