As we are eating this raw, and flour is usually cooked, first, we need to heat treat it. Spread the flour out on a lined baking tray and bake in the oven (Gas Mark 4 / 350 f / 180c) for approximately 5 minutes (check it and stir halfway through). The flour should keep its pale colour. Remove from the tray (otherwise it will keep cooking) and allow to cool.

Put the butter and sugar in a large bowl and 'cream' them together. The sugar should be completely incorporated and the mixture should be soft and change to a paler colour the more you mix.

Add the cooled flour and mix in until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the salt and vanilla, then add a bit of milk until it comes together into a nice cohesive dough. You can adjust the consistency here to one you prefer.

If you are eating it plain, it is ready to eat! If you are adding extras to it, either separate the dough into the required portions, or add everything to the whole dough and mix in.

Whilst not necessary (you could just eat it like this with a spoon), it is best to break bits off the dough, roll into rough balls (any size from marbles to golf balls) and place in the fridge (you could even roll your cookie dough in extras or dip in chocolate if you wish).

Enjoy!