Scroll down for full recipe & instructions. Welcome! I’d say I’m delighted to see you but that would be an understatement. I am THRILLED, ECSTATIC, OVER THE MOON that you have landed here with a jar of Smartie-Pants Cookie Dry Bake Mix. Why? Because that can only mean one thing…well, actually, it can only mean two things… You love cookies (duh) AND You’re ready to cook-a-long with me. I’m Emma from Hearty Little Kitchen and cooking is kinda’ my thing. I love food and I LOVE to cook! I created Hearty Little Kitchen because I want to inspire and teach you how to cook. I want to celebrate the joys of food with you. I want to have FUN! So, let’s do it - let’s make the tastiest, chunkiest, most melt-in-your-mouth cookies ever! Word on the street is they may also make you smarter Below you’ll find a video of me making these exact cookies so you can cook-a-long with me. I’ve also included the written instructions in case you need to check any of the details. There’s only two things I ask of you - make sure you snap a photo of your cookies and share it with me at hello@heartylittlekitchen.com.au and have FUN! After all, that’s what this is all about (well, that and eating delicious cookies). SMARTIE-PANTS COOKIES You’ll need: 1 x jar of Smartie-Pants Cookie Dry Bake Mix 125g unsalted butter 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste (this is optional, but makes the cookies extra delicious!) Directions: Line two large baking trays with baking paper and set aside. Measure and Melt your butter. Microwave method: Place the measured butter in a microwave proof bowl. Place in the microwave for 30 seconds before giving it a really good stir. If the butter still hasn’t melted completely, pop it back in the microwave for a further 20 seconds before giving it another good stir. Set aside to cool slightly. Stove top method: Place the measured butter in a small saucepan on the stove over low heat. As the butter starts to melt, give it a good stir so it doesn’t catch on the bottom of the saucepan. Remove from the heat immediately after it’s melted. Set aside to cool slightly. Grab your Smartie-Pants Cookie Dry Bake Mix, remove the lid and pour its contents into a large mixing bowl. You may need to give the bottom of the jar a good whack if the ingredients have some trouble coming out. Use a large spoon or spatula to give the dry ingredients a quick mix in the bowl. Add the cooled, melted butter to the bowl, crack the egg into the bowl and add the vanilla extract (if using). Use a spoon or spatula to break up the egg and stir the mixture until everything is just combined and there are no dry bits left. You should have a dough-like consistency. Using an ice cream scoop (or a tablespoon), gently scoop out 12 portions of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking trays. Avoid pressing down too hard on the batter to maintain a light, airy texture. Make sure your cookie dough balls have space between them on the trays as they will spread a little when baking. Place the trays in the fridge to chill for 1 hour or the freezer for 30 minutes. This helps the cookies hold their shape while baking and gives them that deliciously chunky look and taste! Preheat the oven to 180˚C/350˚F conventional (if using a fan-forced oven, reduce the temperature to 160˚C). Once warm, add the trays of chilled cookie dough to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until they are perfectly golden brown around the edges. Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Snap a photo of your Smartie-Pants Cookies and send it to us! And most importantly… ENJOY!
