Chocolate Chip Hearts and Stars

Method

• step 1

  Put the butter and sugar in a bowl. Using an electric beater, mix until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs.

• step 2

  Add in the egg and vanilla essence. Beat until the ingredients are combined and the mixture looks smooth, but not creamy.

• step 3

  Sift and fold in the flour. Roll the dough into a ball. If feels too sticky, add upto 25g more flour. Wrap in clingfilm and chill for 30 minutes.

• step 4

  Meanwhile, line 2 baking trays with parchment. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees C/ fan 150 degrees C/ 338 degrees F.

• step 5

  Roll out the dough until it is 1cm thick. Use a 5cm by 6cm heart shaped cutter and a 5cm star cutter to stamp out lots of shapes. Lay them on the tray and gently press chocolate chips into each one.

• step 6

  Bake for 5 to 10 minutes until golden-brown and slightly soft. Set to cool and enjoy!