Heat the oven to 180C

Cream the butter and sugar till it's silky smooth. TIP: use a wooden spoon or metal spoon to do this with butter that's nicely softened, NOT melted.

Add the condensed milk and vanilla essence and mix well.

Then tip in all the other stuff and cut in with a knife or metal spoon.

Roll into balls and bake on a lined or greased tray for about 15 minutes or until they've browned.