Ultimate Choc Chip Cookies

MAKES 40 APPROXIMATELY

225g butter, softened

300g sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

250g flour

60g cocoa powder

¾ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

350g chocolate chips

60g chopped walnuts, optional 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas mark 4.

In a large bowl, beat together the butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy.

2 In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt, then add it to the butter mixture until well combined. Mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).

3 Using a teaspoon, drop rounded amounts of the mixture onto baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until just set. Leave to cool slightly before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.