Millie's Cookies (Better Than the Bakery!)
Authentic British bakery-style cookies with crisp edges, chewy centers, and melty chocolate chunks - just like Millie's!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- electric mixer
- baking trays
Ingredients
- 150 g unsalted butter softened
- 100 g light brown sugar
- 100 g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 275 g plain flour all-purpose
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 200 g chocolate chunks milk or dark
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/350°F/Gas Mark 4). Line 2 baking trays with parchment.
- Cream butter & sugars in a large bowl until light and fluffy (3-4 mins with mixer).
- Add egg and vanilla, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Whisk dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, salt) in separate bowl.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in chocolate chunks, reserving some for topping.
- Scoop 50g portions, roll into balls, and place 5cm apart on trays.
- Bake 10-12 minutes until golden edges but soft centers.
- Cool 5 minutes on tray before transferring to wire rack.
Notes
Cookies continue cooking on the tray - don't overbake!