Spelt choc-chip cookies

Serves:

Makes 24

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125g) unsalted butter, softened
• 3/4 cup (125g) brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 cup (150g) plain flour
• 1 cup (150g) spelt flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup (85g) desiccated coconut
• 1/2 cup (95g) dark choc chips

Method

Step 1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced). Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each addition. Add vanilla.

Step 2. Fold through flours, baking powder, coconut and choc chips.

Step 3. Place tablespoon-sized balls on trays lined with baking paper.

Step 4. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden.

Serving Suggestions

Note

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• This recipe was created for Kidspot, New Zealand's best recipe finder by Greer Worsley, who blogs at Typically Red.