Mimi's Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 250g butter
- 1.5 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla essence
- 2 eggs
- 1 small bag of chocolate chips
- 1 small bag of crushed walnuts (or any nuts you wish) - optional
How to make Mimi's Version:
- Cream butter and sugar together till creamy mixture
- Add in eggs one at a time
- Add in flour (sieve first)
- Mix to smooth consistency
- Add in chocolate chips and/or nuts
- Bake in moderate oven till cookies turn golden brown
Mimi warns that she uses flour within 3 months of opening the package as she's a true believer in using baking items before the expiry date. Plain flour will keep longer stored ina cool dry place however, if you choose to use self-raising flour, she suggests using it within 2 months of opening or else you'll loose its raising agent.
I asked Mimi how you can tell when a flour has gone bad and she says, "It should have an unhealthy smell. But if you're in doubt, just throw the whole thing away and buy a new package."
Thanks, Mimi. I owe you one!
