american choc chip cookies

Cream butter and sugars until pale and fluffy

Gradually beat in egg

sift in flour and salt and fold into mixture

stir in the nuts, if using, and half the choc chips

drop 8 spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and pat down slightly. Bake in oven at 180c for 15mins

when cooked, remove from oven and whilst warm sprinkle on rest of choc chips and push gently into cookies. Cool on wire rack