Easy chocolate chunk cookies

• butter↗120g g

  softened

• light brown sugar↗75g g
• golden sugar↗75g g
• medium egg1
• vanilla extract↗1 tsp tsp
• plain flour↗180g g
• baking soda↗½ tsp tsp
• dark chocolate↗150g g

  chopped into pieces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180 °C/160 °C with convection/gas 4 and line two baking trays with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Beat the butter and sugars together until very light and fluffy, then fold in the egg and vanilla.

3. 3

   After combining, add the flour, baking soda, chocolate and ¼ tsp salt, and mix.

4. 4

   Spoon 10 large tablespoons of dough onto the trays, leaving enough space between them to spread.

5. 5

   Bake for 10‑12 minutes or until the edges are firm and the centre remains soft—they will firm up slightly while cooling.

6. 6

   Let cool on the trays for a few minutes before eating warm, or transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store for three days in an airtight container.