The mixture for moulded biscuits is fairly soft but firm enough to shape into balls. It needs to be handled lightly and gently.
To make about 15 cookies, you will need:
- 75g (3oz) butter, softened
- 75g (3oz) granulated sugar
- 75g (3oz) soft light brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten
- 175g (6oz) self-raising flour
- Pinch of salt
- 125g (4oz) chocolate drops
- 75g (3oz) macadamia nuts, roughly chopped.
1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan) mark 4 and grease two baking sheets. Cream the butter until soft, then beat in the sugars and vanilla extract. Mix in the egg.
2. Sift the flour and salt into a bowl. Fold into the creamed mixture. Add the chocolate drops and 50g (2oz) macadamia nuts. Stir together until thoroughly combined.
3. Roll the mixture into about 15 balls and arrange on the prepared baking sheets, leaving space for the cookies to spread.
4. Flatten lightly with a wet fork. Sprinkle the remaining nuts on top, pressing them down lightly
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