19 February 2011

Cheers!



I like to celebrate. I’m a holiday kinda girl. Any reason to gather with family, put out a seasonal ornament or make a fun recipe is a good day to me! Family day is a my kinda day. A 3 day weekend? Yes please. A teddy bear picnic to celebrate with my niece? Fantastic!

So, for this year’s family day, I’ve baked the tried, tested and true – chocolate chip cookies. The empty milk glasses and crumbs at my house prove you really can’t go wrong with this one.

Happy Family Day!

Anna Olson’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate

Cream together butter and sugars until smooth. Add egg and vanilla and blend in.
Stir in flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Stir in chocolate chunks.
Drop onto a greased baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown around the edges.