Step 1

Coarsely chop the hazelnuts and chocolate and set on one side.

Step 2

Cream together the butter sugar and eggs.

Step 3

Fold in remaining ingredients until just evenly mixed.

Step 4

Place large tablespoons of the mixture on a baking tray.

Step 5

Bake on the grid shelf on the floor of the roasting ovenwith the cold plain shelf or roasting tin on the second runners above.

Step 6

Cook for 10 to 13 minutes turning the tray round after the first 7 to 8 minutes to ensure even cooking.

Step 7

Then transfer to the simmering ovenfor a further I S minutes until well cooked and cool on the baking tray.

Step 8

Bake on the third runners of the baking ovenfor 12 to 15 minutes turning the tray round after 8 to 9 minutes.

Step 9

Freshly baked biscuits are so special and delicious so keep a bag of ready to bake cookies in the freezer and avoid the temptation to nibble.

Step 10

Makes 6