Echoing the firemen's task of burning books, these cookies are deliberately baked with scorched edges, reminding us of the thin line between destruction and creation.
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cream together sugar and butter.
Beat in egg and vanilla.
Mix in flour, baking powder, and salt.
Fold in chocolate chips.
Drop heaping spoonfuls onto a baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are slightly burnt.