betty's "new zealand" hokey pokey cookies
A rich buttery cookie that tastes like honey comb. I make these regularly for my children's lunch boxes. This recipe is egg free. Golden syrup is an ingredient used in English, Australian and New Zealand baking.
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Bake
yield
Makes about 50
Ingredients
- - 1/2 pound (250g) butter - very soft
- - 1 cup super fine (caster) sugar
- - 2 tablespoons golden syrup
- - 2 tablespoon milk
- - 2 teaspoons bicarb soda
- - 3 cups plain flour
How To Make betty's "new zealand" hokey pokey cookies
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Step 1Pre-heat oven to 375oF/180oC. Grease and line baking trays.
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Step 2In a bowl, cream the butter and sugar until thick and pale. Meanwhile, heat the milk and golden syrup together until hot. Add the bicarb - it will bubble. Pour into the butter mix and continue to beat.
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Step 3Add in the flour and stir through. It should be the texture of short bread.
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Step 4Roll heaped teaspoonfuls of dough, place on the prepared trays. Press down gently with fingers and press down with a fork. Allow spreading room, they will almost double in size.
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Step 5Bake in prepared oven for 10-12 minutes and until golden and they smell amazing! Cool in the trays for a few minutes, remove and cool on a wire rack.
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Category:
Cookies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Diet:
Vegetarian
Diet:
Vegan
Diet:
Soy Free
Keyword:
#egg-free
Keyword:
#golden syrup
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Australian
Ingredient:
Flour
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