Ingredients

220g plain flour

200g vegan butter (margarine)

200g sugar (I used 1/2 golden caster and 1/2 soft brown sugar)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp sea salt

80g chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)

Method:

Add the room temperature butter to a bowl along with the vanilla extract and two types of sugar and mix together using a silicone whisk or spatula until smooth

In a separate bowl mix the flour, salt, baking powder and soda together then slowly add to the bowl of butter, mixing it together as you add

One combined, add the chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate) and fold in. Pop the mix in the fridge for at least an hour (even better left overnight)

Once ready to bake, preheat the oven to 170°C

Using an ice cream scoop (or just your hands) roll out equal sized balls and place them with lots of room (as these will expand)

Bake for 10 minutes, then take them out of oven and tap them on a surface (this helps give the crackle effect) then pop them back in for a further 2-3 minutes

Leave to set for 10 minutes (trust me they’re worth the wait) and ENJOY!