Rich chocolate cookies

Special equipment • electric mixer

MAKES 16

3 1⁄2oz (100g) butter, at room temperature

1⁄4 cup (50g) sugar

1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour

1⁄4 cup (25g) cocoa powder

melted dark or milk chocolate, to drizzle (optional)

Method:

1 Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar together with an electric mixer until pale and creamy. Sift in the flour and cocoa powder, and beat until the mixture comes together to form a dough. You may need to bring it together with your hands at the end.

2 Roll the dough into 16 balls, each about the size of a walnut, and place on the baking sheets. Press the middle of each one with your thumb to flatten it, or use a fork, which will decorate it at the same time. Bake for 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle over the melted chocolate (if using), and allow to set before serving.

Rich chocolate cookies