Since I made the decision to bake my own biscuits (cookies) instead of buying them, I have spent a few Saturday afternoons in the kitchen. The baked goods that I make are not as sweet as the factory-made ones – and they are definitely more interesting as I attempt to make the biscuits that people I know have shared with me.
This weekend, I attempted to recreate the ones made by a friend of mine. She had explained to me what to do and I tried my best to follow her instructions.
I began with a shortbread base and then, after baking the biscuit for 10 minutes, I covered it with the trial mix my husband buys. Once the base was covered with nuts, raisins, cranberries, and seeds, I poured a can of condensed milk over the covering.
Once the topping had been poured on, I placed the baking tray in the oven for another 10 minutes. The condensed milk bubbled, showing me that it was baked and ready to take out.
I cut the biscuits into small pieces and, when they had cooled, placed them in the mason jar that I have dubbed ‘the biscuit jar’. The treats are now available to anyone who wants something sweet with their tea for the rest of the week.
According to my husband, I haven’t quite got the taste right – it needs to be a little more creamy. I think I need to work on my shortbread mixture and make sure that I have added the right amount of butter to my dough. But that will improve, I think, the more I bake.
Do you enjoy baking?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2020
(This post is linked to Becky’s Square Challenge on differing perspectives.)
This looks delicious, Colline.
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Thank you Robbie. We are enjoying a couple everyday with our evening cup of tea 🙂
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They do look scrumptious. I used to bake a lot when we were younger and had family still living at home. Now, I don’t bake unless it’s for a special occasion. It’s better for the waistline. 😅
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It is – but I prefer to eat my own baking as opposed to shop-bought treats. We will see how much longer I continue baking 😀
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That treat sounds and looks so good, and also seems easy to make. 🙂
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It is – and it doesn’t take too long to make. I will not make this too often because of the high sugar content in the condensed milk
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what a delightful treat! they look delectable! 🙂
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We are definitely enjoying them!
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They look and sound fabulous from my perspective, I assume mine are in the post?!
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If only I could send some over to you Becky! 😀
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I so wish you could!
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They look a little like Florentine’s without the chocolate
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Adding some chocolate chips would make an interesting change.
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I should bake more but I’m lazy and usually buy the box ones!
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That was my habit too – but I prefer the taste of the homemade treats.
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Yes I know what you mean some of the package stuff does leave an after taste
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These sound delicious and look good… nice recipe 😀
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They are. Just one is perfect as an after dinner treat.
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