Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

Everyone has their own favourite type of chocolate chip cookie – soft and chewy, thin and crispy – double chocolate, simple choc chip – the list goes on. These are one of my favourites – soft and thick with lots of chocolate. Don’t be afraid to throw in a bit if what you fancy – a handful of peanut butter chips – a bit of orange zest? Or see of you can find your own favourites – there’s a wealth of recipes out there and it worth experimenting to find your perfect one.

Makes 20 cookies

115 g of unsweetened baking chocolate - Like Bakers Squares or 70% upwards dark chocolate
170 g butter
300g caster sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla essence
320g plain flour
80g of chocolate chips – white, dark or milk - whatever your preference.

1. Pre-heat the oven to 170C.
2. Melt the butter and chocolate together in a pan over a low heat.
3. Measure out your sugar in a large bowl. Add the butter mixture to the sugar and mix well until combined.
4. Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
5. Mix in the flour.
6. Mix in the chocolate chips.
7. Cover and refrigerate for a few minutes to make the dough easier to handle.
8. Remove from the fridge and shape dough into 2 inch balls on a lined baking tray.
9. Bake for 8-10 mins.