Blackberry Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup 100g frozen or fresh blackberries
• 1/3 cup 75g butter, softened
• 1/2 cup 100g granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups 185g all-purpose flour (plain flour)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup 70g chocolate chips

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Line a cookie sheet with baking paper or a silpat.

2. 2

   Thaw the frozen blackberries, either in a pan on the stove or in the microwave, then puree with a hand held immersion blender. Set aside to cool. You should have ½ cup of blackberry puree.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the cooled blackberry puree and vanilla and beat well.

4. 4

   In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt, then add to the blackberry mixture and stir by hand to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips (reserving ¼ of them to add to the cookies after baking.

5. 5

   The dough will be very soft, so cover the dough and chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

6. 6

   Roll tablespoonfuls of the dough into balls, place them onto the cookie sheet and press down slightly.

7. 7

   Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are set. Cool on the tray for a few minutes, then press the remaining chocolate chips onto the cookies. Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.