Simple Dark Chocolate Crackle Cookies

Method - Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 180°C and line two baking sheets with baking paper or silicone mats.

2. 2

   In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, bicarb soda and salt and set aside.

3. 3

   Cream together the butter and sugars in the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl using hand beaters) until pale in colour and fluffy (4-5 minutes).

4. 4

   Add the egg and mix until combined, then add the chocolate paste and mix until combined.

5. 5

   Add the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula until just combined.

6. 6

   Taking heaped tablespoon sized amounts of the mixture, roll in a ball in your hand, then roll in the extra caster sugar and place 5cm apart on the baking sheets.

7. 7

   Bake for 10-12 minutes total, pressing the cookies down with a flat spatula halfway through cooking.

8. 8

   Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes on a tray before cooling completely on a wire rack.