Caramel Chip Cookies

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C
2. Beat the margarine and sugar together until light and creamy.
3. Add the vanilla essence and beat well.
4. Fold in the sifted flour and salt.
5. Add the caramel chips and knead lightly until the chips are well incorporated.
6. Place the dough in the refrigerator for 2 hours to rest.
7. Roll the dough to an even thickness, and cut into rounds using a cookie cutter.
8. Place on a lightly greased baking tray. Bake for 8 – 10 minutes or until golden brown.
9. Place on a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Chop the dark chocolate into small blocks and place it in a microwave bowl. Microwave on high at 30-second intervals, stirring between each until melted.
11. Dip half of the cookie in the melted chocolate and place it on a wire rack to cool.
12. Store in an airtight container.
13. Hint: You can replace the caramel chips with chocolate chips or toasted chopped nuts.