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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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. There are so many choc chip cookie recipes around but few are as chocolatey as these double choc, choc chip cookies. What you need 1 ½ cups flour ¾ cup cocoa powder...
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...
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. What you need 1 tablespoon flour 1 tablespoon Maizena 150g caster sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup fine ground...
Condensed milk fudge
During the holidays, my kids often make things to sell to the neighbourhood and this one is a winner every time. For a little something extra and double the price, cover ithe fudge with a thin layer of chocolate like in the chocolate caramel slice. What you need 800g...
Chocolate caramel slice
I am a big fan of caramel and this chocolate caramel slice really hits the spot. It's really very simple to make and just so good to have in your cupboard when the sweet craving comes around. What you need 1 cup self raising flour 1 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup...





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