Post by min on Jun 20, 2005 22:05:12 GMT 10
Makes 26
10 plain biscuits (such as Nice)
125g butter. softened
1/2 cup caster sugar
1/3 cup orange juice or sweet sherry
1/2 cup sultanas
2 tbsp desiccated coconut
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup desiccated coconut, extra
1. Roughly break biscuits and place in a zip-lock bag or large plastic bag secured with a rubber band. Place on a flat surface. Use a rolling pin, gently smash and roll over biscuits till crushed to fine crumbs.
2. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale. Add biscuit crumbs, oragne juice, sultanas coconut and cocoa. Stir until well combined. Cover with a plastic wrap. Place in fridge for 30 minutes or until mixture is firm enough to roll.
3. Place extra coconut on a plate. Using 2 teaspoonfuls of mixture at a time, roll into small balls. Roll balls in coconut and place on a large plate. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
4. Place in a box or cellophane bag and decorate it. This can be given as presents.
Adapted from Super Food Ideas magazine
10 plain biscuits (such as Nice)
125g butter. softened
1/2 cup caster sugar
1/3 cup orange juice or sweet sherry
1/2 cup sultanas
2 tbsp desiccated coconut
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1/2 cup desiccated coconut, extra
1. Roughly break biscuits and place in a zip-lock bag or large plastic bag secured with a rubber band. Place on a flat surface. Use a rolling pin, gently smash and roll over biscuits till crushed to fine crumbs.
2. Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale. Add biscuit crumbs, oragne juice, sultanas coconut and cocoa. Stir until well combined. Cover with a plastic wrap. Place in fridge for 30 minutes or until mixture is firm enough to roll.
3. Place extra coconut on a plate. Using 2 teaspoonfuls of mixture at a time, roll into small balls. Roll balls in coconut and place on a large plate. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
4. Place in a box or cellophane bag and decorate it. This can be given as presents.
Adapted from Super Food Ideas magazine