1

Preheat oven to 180ºC or 160ºC fan-forced. Line a large baking tray with baking paper.

2

Using electric beaters, beat butter and sugar in a mixing bowl until pale. Add vanilla, egg and a pinch of salt and beat until well combined.

3

Sift flour and bicarbonate of soda into a small bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until combined. Stir through chocolate chips until evenly distributed.

4

Drop rounded teaspoonsful of mixture onto prepared tray, approximately 2cm apart. Bake for 6-7 minutes or until golden. Set cookies aside on tray for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool. Serve.