Step 1

Mix brown and caster sugar.

Step 2

Melt the butter. Ensure it is at room temperature when mixed with the sugars.

Step 3

Add eggs one at a time. Mix well.

Step 4

Add vanilla essence, baking powder and salt.

Step 5

Add the maida in batches.

Step 6

Now add the chocolate chips.

Step 7

Mix all the ingredients well.

Step 8

Preheat the oven for 10 minutes at 300°F (150°C).

Step 9

In the meantime, prepare the baking pan by applying butter.

Step 10

Drop small balls of the dough leaving 1½-2 inch gaps between the dough.

Step 11

Bake for 15-17 minutes.

Step 12

Once the timer goes off, take out the tray and let the cookies cool on it or else they will get stuck to the tray.