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Cocoa and peanut cookies

  • Hands-on time: 20 mins
  • Time to make: 30 mins
  • Serving: 15 people (makes 15 cookies)
Ratings: 5.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 100g reduced-fat spread
    • ½ cup soft brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
    • 1 egg, lightly beaten
    • 1 ¼ cups flour
    • ¼ cup cocoa powder, sifted
    • 2 tablespoons LSA (ground linseeds, sunflower seeds and almonds)
    • 1 tablespoon skim milk
    • ¼ cup crushed, unsalted peanuts
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 In a large bowl combine spread, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Add egg, flour, cocoa, LSA and milk. Mix well then fold in peanuts.

    2 Shape into a ball and place on a large square of plastic wrap. Roll into a sausage shape and wrap tightly in plastic wrap.

    3 Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight if possible. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 180°C and line 2 baking trays with non-stick baking paper.

    4 Remove plastic wrap and cut into 15 rounds using a sharp knife. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Remove from oven and leave on baking tray for 5 minutes to cool.

    5 Remove carefully and place on a wire rack to cool.

    HFG tip

    • The cookie dough can be frozen in its log shape. Just defrost before cutting and baking.
    • Cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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