Tag «sweets»

Apricot and Almond Balls

At last we are settling into our own home.  And now it is also time to start prep for Christmas . I love Christmas ! Today I made these Apricot Balls and added some almonds for something a little different. They are wonderful. 500gm dried Apricots 1 can of Condensed Milk 2 1/2 cups of …

Lemon Cheesecake

2 cups sweet biscuit crumbs (usually 1 pkt) 1/2 teas cinnamon 1/2 teas nutmeg 125gm butter 250gm cream cheese 1 x can condensed milk 1/2 cup lemon juice   Place biscuit crumbs in bowl , add cinnamon and nutmeg and mix well Melt butter  then add to crumb mixture, combine well Press mixture into greased …

Dutch Ginger Biscuits

250gm Butter softened 1/4 cup firmly packed light Brown Sugar 1 Egg 2 cups Plain Flour sifted 1 teas ground Ginger 1/3 cup finely chopped Glace’ Ginger Extra Glace’ Ginger to place on top of each biscuit Preheat oven to 180 deg. Grease oven tray and line with baking paper. Beat Butter, Sugar and Egg …

Peanut Butter Cookies

We are finally pretty much settled in our own home after many years of moving with work.  It is time to fill the freezer and enjoy my kitchen and appliances. 125gm Butter softened 1/4 cup Crunchy Peanut Paste 3/4 cup firmly packed light Brown Sugar 1 Egg 1 1/2 cups Plain Flour sifted 1/2 teaspoon …

Cheddar Cheese Cookies

Great accompaniment for afternoon drinks. 1 cup plain flour 2 tabs SR flour 1/4 teas cayenne pepper 125gm butter chopped 2 tabs grated parmesan cheese 1 cup cheddar cheese grated 1 tab water Preheat oven to 180deg.  Oil oven tray and line with baking paper. Sift dry ingredients into medium bowl. Rub in butter until …