Melting Moments - Oat Biscuits
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Melting Moments - Oat Biscuits
Description
This recipe for Melting Moments - Oat Biscuits uses softened butter creamed with caster sugar until light and fluffy, contributing to a rich, tender crumb. Some versions include a small egg for moisture and binding, though it can be omitted without affecting the final biscuit texture much. Vanilla extract or powder adds subtle flavor. The dough incorporates all-purpose flour, fine oatmeal, and baking powder to provide structure and a mild oat flavor. The formed dough balls are rolled in oat flakes before gently flattened and topped with a small bit of glace cherry or dried cranberry for visual appeal and a pop of fruity sweetness.
Baked at 180°C (about 350°F) for 10-12 minutes, the biscuits turn a light golden brown and develop a soft yet slightly crumbly texture. Rolling them in oat flakes adds a rustic element and contrast in texture. These biscuits can be served as a tea-time snack or a sweet accompaniment to coffee.
Omitting the egg or substituting with desiccated coconut for rolling are variations noted in the recipe notes, offering flexibility in preparations based on dietary preferences or ingredients on hand.
Ingredients
- 100 g (3.5oz) butter softened
- 55 g (2oz) caster sugar
- 1 small egg optional, organic
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla powder
- 100 g (3.5oz) all-purpose flour plain
- 50 g (2oz) oatmeal fine
- 2 teaspoon baking powder
- porridge oats for rolling, medium
- 4 glace cherry Cut into fine bits, or dried cranberries, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Stir in the flour, oatmeal, baking powder and mix well.
- Roll walnut size pieces of the mixture into balls, and roll each one in the oat flakes.
- Place them on baking trays covered in baking paper or on a silicone mat, flattening slightly each one with the finger, then place ¼ glacé cherry on each (or any other candied fruit; candied orange peel is good, too.)
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown then cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- The small egg addition is optional; these biscuits remain good without it.
- Melting Moments can also be rolled in desiccated coconut instead of oat flakes for a different texture.
- Use fine oatmeal in the dough and medium oat flakes for rolling to achieve the best texture contrast.
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