1. |
Prepare the Chocolate Chip Cookies – Preheat oven to 180℃. |
2. |
Sift flour, salt and baking soda and set aside. |
3. |
Using the mixer, cream softened butter, castor sugar and light brown sugar until fluffy. |
4. |
Add in whole eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. |
5. |
Add in flour mixture slowly, scrapping the sides of the bowl. Beat only until just combined. |
6. |
Add in chocolate chips, beating only until just combined. |
7. |
Bake in preheated oven for 8 – 9 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool cookies on tray for 1 minute, then transfer to a cooling rack. |
8. |
Prepare the Salted Caramel Sauce – Warm cream and vanilla pod and set aside. |
9. |
Add sugar into a pot and cook till caramelized, turning a deep amber colour. |
10. |
Add warmed cream into sugar gradually, taking care as the mixture may splatter. |
11. |
Add in softened butter to the mixture, stir well and remove off the stove. |
12. |
Once cooled, add in dark rum and salt and mix well. |
13. |
Sandwich ice cream between two cookies if desired and drizzle the Salted Caramel Sauce over it. |