Chocolate Biscuits

1. 225 g (9 oz) sifted flour.                                                       4. 100 g (4 oz) castor sugar.
2. A pinch of salt.                                                                     5. 50 g (2 oz) plain chocolate.
3. 150 g (6 oz) butter.                                                              6. Vanilla essence.


    Cream the butter and sugar. Dissolve the chocolate in 1 tablespoon of water ( this to be done at low heat). When melted add to the mixture. Stir in the flour very lightly. Add a little vanilla essence. Turn on to a floured board. Roll out and cut into fancy shapes. Bake in a moderate oven for about 12 minutes.