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Cheese biscuits

Cheese biscuits...

Cheesy bisuits These Cheese biscuits are wonderfully crumchy and quite unlike anything you will expect. They use cornflakes which give them something uniquely South African and are well worth making. They lasted less than a day and are very morish. What you need 125g butter 3/4 cup grated cheddar (use a mature cheddar) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup crushed corn flakes 1 egg lightly beaten Milk The...
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Pecan cookies

Pecan cookies...

Easy pecan cookies These are really easy to make pecan cookies that will be devoured in no time flat. They are crisp with a toasted pecan on top and covered with a dusting of icing sugar which makes them completely irresistible. Make more than one batch of these pecan cookies and store a few for yourself out of reach or you will need to fight for every last one. (makes about 20) What you need 60g butter 1 teaspoon vanilla...
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Coconut ice slice

Coconut ice slice...

Coconut ice slice The holidays always remind me of the times spent on the Natal North coast and the local shop that always had coconut ice and peach sherbet in these huge glass jars. Here is a really fancy version of coconut ice layered into these delicious slices and toped with icing. These are incredibly sweet but so delicious. The kids will love making these… and if you can get them to sell a few for some holiday...
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Date balls

Date balls...

Date balls Date balls recipes have pretty much stayed the same for years. They are great to have around the house for healthier little snacks, taste great and are as simple as pie to make. With Christmas coming up make sure you have a large jar of date balls for people to snack on. What you need 2 packets Bakers Marie biscuits 250g dates chopped 450g margarine 250g sugar 2 eggs desiccated coconut The process Break up...
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Hertzoggies

Hertzoggies...

Hertzoggies Hertzog cookies are just the best little tarts, everyone loves them. They are an apricot version of lemon meringue pie with a hint of coconut. these days you can buy frozen pastry which makes them so easy to make, you can have a dozen hertzoggies straight from the oven in about 1/2 an hour. What you need 1 packet frozen short crust pastry 1 bottle/tin smooth apricot jam 2 egg whites 100g caster sugar 1/2 teaspoon...
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Peanut butter cookies

Peanut butter cookies...

Peanut butter cookies OK folks, these little fellas are just the most fantastic cookies to have around. My Mom’s housekeeper of about 30 years has been making them almost as long as I can remember and they seldom see out the day, so I cannot tell you how long they will keep, which is good right? Yes, very very good. (makes about 3 dozen) What you need 125g butter at room temperature 2ml vanilla essence (1/2 teaspoon) 1/3...
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Cornflake cookies

Cornflake cookies...

cornflake cookies Whenever I have been away for a while I like to replenish the cookie jars and these cornflake cookies are really great. They are great to have around when you are on the run, to grab a few on your way out the door when you have missed breakfast. They last at least a week in an airtight container… I have never tested any longer than that. (makes about 3 dozen cookies) What you need 125g butter at...
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Rock cakes

Rock cakes...

Every now and then while at the bread counter, I spot these rock cakes which are great for any anytime snack with your tea. They are really simple, excellent for lunch boxes and really just great to have around the kitchen. They are uncomplicated to make and are easily spiced up with a little all spice and nutmeg. This is the basic recipe, try a batch and then if you feel adventurous, add a different flavouring. What...
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Jam cookies

Jam cookies...

These were really simple to make, took about 1/2 an hour from start to finish and are just so much better than store bought cookies. People will ask you , “did you really make these?”. Even though they keep well in an airtight container, you will not have to test the theory. These are made with a strawberry jam, but use whichever is your favorite jam. What you need 80g soft butter 1/3 cup caster sugar 30ml...
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Chocolate pecan cookies

Chocolate pecan cookies...

These are just awesome and the best part is that they take 30 minutes from start to eating. 20 minutes or so to prepare the dough and 10 minutes in the oven. They smell fantastic as while they are baking and you will need to summon every bit of willpower you have to leave them to cool. What you need 180g soft butter 3/4 cup soft brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs beaten 5ml vanilla essence (1 teaspoon) 2 1/4 cups...
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Coconut macaroons

Coconut macaroons...

This is another of Nigellas recipes that make the most fantastic little any day any time snacks. I tried them with both dessicated coconut and shredded coconut and as she says, the shredded coconut makes a huge difference. What you need 2 egg whites pinch of cream tartar (1/4 teaspoon) 100g caster sugar 30g ground almonds 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 250g shredded coconut The process Heat the oven to 170 Celsius and line...
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Chocolate choc chip cookie

Chocolate choc chip cookie...

These are really good but you may have to hide a few if you intend to get your hands on them yourself.
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Coconut and jam slice

Coconut and jam slice...

Slices are really great, you will be hard pressed to pass a tin of these in the kitchen! koo recently reminded me of these and whilst I’m stocking the cookie jars, I’ll make a batch. What you need 1 ½ cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 150g butter chilled and cubed ½ cup icing sugar 1 egg yolk 3 whole eggs ½ cup caster sugar 3 cups desiccated coconut Jam (strawberry/Apricot) The process Lightly butter...
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Italian amaretti biscuits

Italian amaretti biscuits...

These are those little biscuits you often get on the side of your coffee from a really good Italian coffee shop with a wonderful cinnamon and almond flavor.
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