The delicate texture and wonderful flavor of these crispy Finnish cookies make them a great little treat for afternoon gatherings. Ingredients: (Yield: 4 dozen) ¾ cup butter, softened ¼ cup sugar 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg white 2 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds Method: In a small bowl,…
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Instead of walnuts or pecans, this chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for salted peanuts. Ingredients: (Yield: 10 dozens) 1½ cups shortening 1 cup sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3¾ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 1½ cups salted peanuts…
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Even when these cookies have cooled the fudgy center stays soft, giving these rich chocolate cookies a delicious chewy texture. Ingredients: (Makes 20) 140 g/5 oz unsalted butter 175 g/6 oz caster sugar 1 egg 175 g/6 oz self-raising flour 55 g/2 oz cocoa powder ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 85 g/3 oz milk chocolate 1…
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Adding fresh fruit to cookies means they won’t keep, so serve these warm from the oven with extra raspberries and a large scoop of vanilla ice cream. 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…
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These are delicious served straight from the oven with vanilla ice cream. Ingredients: (Makes 24-30) For the vanilla dough: 125 g/4½ oz unsalted butter 125 g/4½ oz caster sugar Few drops vanilla extract ½ egg yolk, beaten 175 g/6 oz plain flour, sifted For the chocolate dough: 125 g/4½ oz unsalted butter 125 g/4½ oz…
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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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