Just over 1/4 cup oil (or 125g butter) 3/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 egg 2 cups plain flour 1 tsp baking powder Optional: Choc chips. Sultanas. 2 tsp mixed spice.

Cream oil, sugar & vanilla together.
Add egg, beat it in.
Sift in flour, baking powder & any optionals.
Roll into small balls, press down flat, place on greased oven tray.
Bake at 190 for 10-12mins or til golden on the bottom, may need to press down with a fork during baking.

I double this recipe for family of 6.