1 Preheat the oven to 170C / Gas 3

2 Cream the butter in a large bowl or in a food mixer until soft and creamy. Add the sugar and beat until the mixture is pale and fluffy.

3 Sift in the flour and bring together to form a firm dough.

4 Add the chocolate chips (if using) and mix them in.

5 Using your hands, roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place them slightly apart on a baking tray (no need to grease or line). Flatten them slightly with the back of a damp fork and bake in the oven for 13–15 minutes, or until they are light golden brown and slightly firm on top.

6 Carefully transfer the cookies onto a wire rack to cool.

7 Now enjoy! Comment or like if you are going to make these or if you have and enjoyed them! THANKS!!