Edinburgh Evening News reports Maryland Cookies is on the hunt for a cookie taster, who will be paid £350 for tasting the food manufacturer’s range of cookies, including some that are yet to be released to the general public.

The successful candidate also stands to create their own dream cookie and see it come to life when they visit the Edinburgh Innovation Centre for the role.

Candidates have until the 26 July apply by visiting the Airtasker website, click on ‘make an offer’ and explain the lengths they would go to for a Maryland Cookie.

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