Lay some baking paper down on a baking pan/sheet. Using an electric mixer (or wooden spoon) mix the butter and sugar together. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Add the vanilla essence. using a wooden spoon add the flour in bits and keep mixing till you get a dough consistency. (about 2 min) Roll the dough out on a flat surface. Use a little flour to keep your hands and the dough from sticking. Cut out circles or shapes Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. As soon as they come out add the chocolate chips while hot. Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooking rack to cool further. Once cold store in an airtight container or eat :))