Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 220 ̊C / 180 ̊C fan.
2. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
3. Melt the butter in a saucepan or in a heatproof bowl in the microwave.
4. Put both sugars into a mixing bowl, pour in the melted butter and beat with a wooden spoon for 5-8 minutes until lighter in colour with a slightly fluffy texture.
5. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
6. Add in the flour and salt and mix until a dough just forms, then stir in the chocolate. Transfer to the fridge to chill for 30 minutes.
7. Divide the dough into 10-12 balls, depending on how big you want your cookies, and place them on the prepared baking trays, leaving a few inches of space between each one as they will spread during cooking.
8. Press each ball down with your fingers to flatten slightly.
9. Bake for 10-11 minutes until slightly golden – they will still be soft when they come out of the oven.
10. Leave to cool on the trays for 20 minutes before serving.