Preheat the oven to 190degC.

Grease 2 baking trays.

Sift flour + soda bicarbonate + salt 3 times. Keep aside.

Beat butter + sugars + essence + egg in a bowl.

Fold in dry ingredients including walnuts and chocolate chips.

Drop teaspoonfuls onto the baking tray, allowing room for spreading...maximum 12 to a tray

Press down slightly, mark with a fork, and add sprinkles if desired

Bake approximately 12-15 minutes until light brown.

Leave for 2 mins on the tray, and then remove to rack to cool.

Makes approximately 2 dozen cookies

Note: For chewy cookies bake approx. 12 mins till light brown.

For crisper cookies, bake longer till darker in colour, but keep an eye so they don't brown too quickly.

A handful of raisins can be added if desired.