These elegant fingers are perfect served with mid-morning coffee. Ingredients: (Makes 8) For the cookies: 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter, softened 28 g/1 oz icing sugar 140 g/5 oz plain flour ½ teaspoon vanilla extract For the frosting: 115 g/4 oz milk chocolate 85 g/3 oz unsalted butter 175 g/6 oz icing sugar 2 teaspoons…
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Chocolate and ginger combines beautifully. You can try sandwiching these cookies together in pairs using a good quality vanilla ice cream for a super quick dessert. Ingredients: (Makes 12) 115 g/4 oz plain flour, sifted 40 g/1½ oz self-raising flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 55 g/2 oz light brown sugar 55 g/2 oz caster…
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These delicious cookies couldn’t be easier to make. Ingredients: (Makes 12) 115 g/4 oz plain flour, sifted 40 g/1½ oz self-raising flour, sifted 2 teaspoons baking powder 55 g/2 oz light brown sugar 55 g/2 oz caster sugar 1 egg 2 drops vanilla extract 55 g/2 oz hazelnuts, halved 2 tablespoons plain chocolate chips 2…
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These cookies taste great warm from the oven and they’ll disappear before your eyes! Ingredients: (Makes 12-15) 85 g/3 oz plain flour, sifted 40 g/1½ oz self-raising flour, sifted 28 g/1 oz porridge oats 2 teaspoons baking powder 55 g/2 oz light brown sugar 55 g/2 oz caster sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract…
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The addition of chocolate gives a modern twist to a traditional Scottish shortbread recipe. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 140 g/5 oz plain flour, sifted 2 tablespoons cornflour 55 g/2 oz caster sugar 115 g/4 oz unsalted butter, diced 85 g/3 oz plain chocolate chips Caster sugar, to sprinkle Method: Preheat the oven to 160ºC/325ºF/Gas mark 3.…
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Apple and chocolate is a great flavor combination! This firm but sticky cake travels well and is easy to slice, making it ideal for picnics. Ingredients: (Serves 9) 200 g/7 oz unsalted butter 225 g/8 oz caster sugar 3 eggs 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder 50 ml/2 fl oz water ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda…
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This lighter-than-air sponge can be enjoyed without feeling guilty. Ingredients: (Serves 8) 3 eggs 115 g/4 oz caster sugar 85 g/3 oz plain flour 28 g/1 oz cocoa powder 1 tablespoon hot water 340 ml/12 fl oz whipping cream 1 tablespoon icing sugar Few drops vanilla extract 175 g/6 oz mixed blueberries, raspberries, and cherries…
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This is a dense, moist chocolate cake that can be eaten as a teatime cake or as an indulgent dessert when served with whipped cream or ice-cream. Ingredients: (Serves 9) 250 g/9 oz unsalted butter 175 g/6 oz plain chocolate, broken into pieces 340 g/12 oz light brown sugar 300 ml/10 fl oz hot water…
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