Simple Delights

Snacks

Brown Butter, Caramel and Chocolate Cookies

This easy recipe is an upgrade on the classic chocolate-chip cookies that are perfect for any occasion.

Butter, Caramel and Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients





Prep: 20 mins
         Cook: 24 mins
         




Method

  1. Pre heat oven to 160°C and line 4 baking trays with baking paper
  2. Place the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat and cook until the butter foams and turns a light brown colour. Pour the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer to cool
  3. Add the sugars to the cooled browned butter and mix on medium speed until combined. Add the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla. Turn the mixer up to high and beat until the mixture has lightened in colour, 2-3 mins
  4. Sift the flour, bi-carb and baking powder into the mixing bowl and mix until just combined. Remove the bowl from the mixer and use a spatula to scrape down the bowl and incorporate any ingredients that haven’t fully been mixed
  5. Add the chocolate, caramels and pecans and mix by hand to combine
  6. Using a small ice cream scoop or a tablespoon, form balls around 2 tablespoons in size. Arrange the balls on baking trays leaving room for them to spread, around 6-8 balls per tray
  7. Bake the cookies for 10-12 mins or until they are just set to touch. Sprinkle a little flaked salt over each cookie and leave for 10-15 mins before transferring to cooling racks to cool

Recipe from my foodbook



Chocolate Orange Truffles

With dates, almonds and chia seeds, this chocolate orange snack will quickly become a healthy favourite.

Chocolate Orange Truffles

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons of black chia seeds
  • 60ml (1/4 cup) of fresh orange juice
  • 85g (1/2 cup) of dry-roasted almonds, plus extra tablespoon finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoonns of finely grated orange rind
  • 200g of medjool dates, pitted and coarsely chopped
  • 45g (1/2 cup) of desiccated coconut
  • 2 tablespoons of cacao powder
  • 150g of dark chocolate (85% cocoa), chopped


Prep: 15 mins
         Cook: 45 mins
         


Method

  1. Combine chia seeds and orange juice in a small bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes to soak.
  2. Process the almonds in a food processor until coarsely ground. Add the chia mixture, orange rind, date, coconut and cacao powder and process until evenly combined. Roll level tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls.
  3. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl over a saucepan of simmering water until melted. Place 1 ball in the chocolate and use a fork to roll the ball around until coated evenly. Use the fork to transfer truffle to prepared tray, draining off excess chocolate over bowl (use another fork to gently push the truffle onto the tray).
  4. Repeat with remaining balls. Sprinkle with the extra almond. Set aside to set. If it’s warm, place in the fridge to set. Keep for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container in a cool place.

Recipe from taste.com.au



Rosemary, Garlic and Chilli Popcorn

This popcorn has it all but is extremely easy but the flavours go so well together you cannot stop eating handfuls of this stuff.

Rosemary, Garlic and Chili Popcorn

Ingredients

  • 1/2 a cup of popcorn kernels
  • 1/4 a cup ofcanola oil or grapeseed oil (or other high flashpoint oil)
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 a teaspoon of fresh minced rosemary
  • 1/2 a tablespoon of garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • 1/2 a teaspoon kosher or sea salt, or to taste Fresh
  • cracked black pepper, to taste




  Serves: 2-4 people
         




Method

  1. Heat the oil large pot over medium heat.
  2. After the oil is hot, add the popcorn kernels and the 1-tablespoon of rosemary, and then shake the pot to gently toss the kernels until they are all coated with oil.
  3. Cover with a splatter screen or a lid that is placed slightly ajar to allow the steam to escape.
  4. Cook until the popcorn popping frequency slows to several seconds between pops.
  5. Remove from heat, allow a minute or two for any final pops, and then pour into a large bowl.
  6. In a small saucepan combine the butter and remaining ½ teaspoon of rosemary. Melt the butter over medium heat.
  7. Drizzle over the popcorn and season with salt and pepper, tossing occasionally as you butter, salt, and pepper the popcorn.

Tip:If you want a bit of heat, you can add a sprinkling of pepper flakes.


Recipe from sprinkles and sauce