Chocolate Chip Cookies

Here is a recipe for a basic chocolate chip cookie. It comes out chewy with a slightly crunchy edge. A perfect lunch box treat, or afternoon snack with a glass of cold milk.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips

Method:

1. Beat together margarine and sugars.
2. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth.
3. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
4. Mix well and then stir in chocolate chips.
5. Drop by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet and bake @375º for 8-10 minutes.
6. Let sit on pan for half a minute before removing to cooling rack.