Wednesday 1 February 2012

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip!

So, February begins and it is full of birthdays (including my own!). Given my small student budget and my love for cooking- my friends will be getting a lot of baked treats!



These deliciously easy cookies were part of a birthday gift for my friend Louise. To complete the gift I went to the local thrift shop and purchased an antique tin box. The idea is that once she has finished the cookies inside the box will be hers for jewelry or keepsakes. Easy and unique.

Ingredients (makes 10 cookies):
8 tablespoons gluten free flour
2 tablespoons caster sugar
2 tablespoons crunchy peanut butter
1 free range egg yolk
50g dairy free butter- softened
1 tablespoon golden syrup
1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional)

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 180c
2. Put the flour, sugar, peanut butter, egg yolk, butter, golden syrup and chocolate chips (if using) in a large bowl and mix until smooth
3. With floured hands break off evenly sized pieces and roll into walnut shaped balls
4. Place on to a baking sheet lined with baking paper and gently press each ball with the back of a fork to flatten slightly
5. Put in the oven and bake for 10 minutes or just until turning golden-brown
6. Transfer the cookies to a cooling rack and let cool for 10 minutes
7. Optional: dust lightly with cinnamon or powdered sugar for serving

Lots of love and bon appetit.

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