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Melting moments biscuits on a baking tray.
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Easy Melting Moments Biscuits

Crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, these buttery, sweet melting moments biscuits are perfect with a cup of tea!
Course Baking, Cookie
Cuisine British
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 176kcal
Author Beth Sachs

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 2 Baking Tray

Ingredients

Metric - US Customary
  • 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 mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar with a wooden spoon 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 pieces of biscuit dough into round balls then roll them in the oats.
    50 g Oats
  • Place the biscuits on a lined baking tray and top each one with a halved glace cherry. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes until golden brown.
    8 Glace Cherries

Notes

Expert Tips:
  • Make sure all of the ingredients are at room temperature before beginning the recipe.
  • Space the biscuits out on the baking tray, because they spread when baked. You'll need two large baking trays lined with nonstick baking paper.
  • Be careful not to overbake. Overbaking will result in biscuits that are too crunchy, so it's important to keep a close eye on them as they bake and remove them from the oven as soon as they are lightly golden brown.
 
Variations:
  • Instead of rolling the melting moments in oats, swap for crushed cornflakes or desiccated coconut.
  • Add the zest of a lemon to the biscuit dough for extra flavour.
  • Add a handful of chocolate chips to the biscuit dough before baking.
  • Top the biscuits with chocolate buttons or pecan nuts instead of cherries.
  • Swap the vanilla extract for almond extract for an almondy flavour.
 
Storage:
Store - Place the biscuits in an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Freeze - Once cooled, place the biscuits in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. To defrost, simply remove the biscuits from the freezer and allow them to thaw at room temperature for 30 minutes.
 
Nutrition:
The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
 
 
Nutrition Facts
Easy Melting Moments Biscuits
Amount per Serving
Calories
176
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.001
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0.2
g
Cholesterol
 
10
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
40
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
25
g
8
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
22
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
21
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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