Today, on a whim, I made a batch of extra large, chewy cookies with big chunks of chocolate. Eating them in the garden with a mug of coffee in my hand and The Bavarian at my side, watching Number 1 and Number 2 chat about fishing, enjoying the sunshine while Number 3 dozed in the pram was bliss.

Quantities to follow shortly.

Cream butter, sugar and oil.

Beat in eggs and cornflour

Add chocolate, flour and baking powder then mix to combine.

Dollop mixture onto baking tray, leaving space for the cookies to expand.

Bake for 8-10 minutes at 200°C. Cool on tray for ten minutes, then tuck in.