Crisp on the outside, and soft on the inside, these easy melting moments are super simple to make and even easier to eat!
A traditional and nostalgic British biscuit which are rolled in porridge oats and topped with a glace cherry! Perfect with a cup of tea or glass of milk.
I first made melting moments in my food technology class in the early 90's, and I haven't stopped making them since!
They are the perfect bake for getting kids involved in the kitchen and taste delicious too!
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✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
- Quick and easy biscuit recipe.
- A delicious snack for kids.
- Freezer-friendly.
🛒 Ingredient notes
- Butter - unsalted and softened.
- Caster Sugar - or use granulated sugar.
- Egg - one large egg at room temperature.
- Vanilla Extract - use a good quality extract and no essence.
- Flour - you'll need self-raising flour which has the raising agent added.
- Oats - use ordinary rolled oats and not jumbo or quick cook oats.
- Glace Cherries - halved with a sharp knife.
🔪 How to make melting moments biscuits
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
One: In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Two: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
Three: Fold in the flour.
Four: Roll walnut size balls of biscuit dough into balls then roll in the oats. Place on a lined baking tray and top with a halved glace cherry. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes until golden.
💭 Expert tips
- Make sure all of the ingredients are at room temperature before beginning the recipe.
- Space the biscuits out on the baking tray as they spread when baked. You'll need two large baking trays lined with baking paper.
📖 Variations
- Instead of using oats, swap for crushed cornflakes.
- Add the zest of a lemon to the biscuit dough for extra flavour.
- Top the biscuits with chocolate buttons instead of cherries.
🥡 Storage
Store: In an airtight container or biscuit tin for up to 5 days.
Freeze: In a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Defrost before serving.
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Recipe
Easy Melting Moments
Equipment
Ingredients
- 200 g Butter softened
- 100 g Caster Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 250 g Self Raising Flour
- 50 g Oats
- 8 Glace Cherries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°c (160 fan/ Gas 4) and line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
- In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.200 g Butter, 100 g Caster Sugar
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.1 Egg, 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- Fold in the flour.250 g Self Raising Flour
- Roll walnut size balls of biscuit dough into balls then roll in the oats.50 g Oats
- Place on a lined baking tray and top with a halved glace cherry. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes until golden.8 Glace Cherries
Rachna
They looks spectacular. I had never heard of them. Such a pretty name and an easy enough recipe. Will be trying them soon.
Gina Abernathy
These are so pretty! Such a nice and impressive treat.
Alison Saalbach Corey
I know my kids would love this recipe! Thanks Beth!
Deb
Your title is very appropriate. They did melt in my mouth like butter. Yummy!
Mahy
I've got to admit, I could eat a ton of these moments and still want more lol
Maria Kember
Can you please let me know if the Oats are Rolled Oats. The ones you make porridge with.
Beth Sachs
Hi. Rolled oats or porridge pats are both fine to use.