"A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand." - unknown October is just about over, so this is my last post commemorating National Cookie Month. I thought I'd end it with a no-bake cookie, so simple yet so unbelievably good. I tell you they are addicting! This is an adaptation of a recipe by the acclaimed British food writer/cookbook author/television personality Nigel Slater. I love how honest his food is. I am in love with his book Real Food, although he has 7 other titles to his name. I call these no bake cookies, Nigel's Fudge Crunchies. They have been a hit in my house for many years now. My kids love them! You may argue they are more confection than cookie, but that would just be superfluous (one of the only big words I know -lol!), Any way you call them they are delicious. I will admit they don't photograph as well as some, but you'll get a good idea nonetheless. Another (any) holiday favorite perhaps? If you want more cookie recipes, you can scroll through here. Nigel's Fudge Crunchies- Makes about 21 3 Tablespoon unsalted butter teensy weensy pinch of sea salt 3 Tablespoons Lyle's Golden Syrup* 1/2 ounce Unsweetened chocolate, fienly chopped 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate (60-72%) ** 2 1/2 cups corn flakes colored non-pareils of your choice- optional, but recommended 1. In a medium saucepan over low heat stir together the butter, golden syrup, salt and chocolates until melted and smooth, stirring continuously. 2. Remove chocolate mixture from heat and gently stir in corn flakes with a rubber spatula until completely coated with chocolate. 3. Place 21 mini muffin cups on a sheet pan if you want to have a more polished presentation. Alternatively, line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. Scoop 1 tablespoon of cookie mixture into each mini muffin cup or straight onto lined baking sheet. 4. Sprinkle the tops with a small pinch of non-pareils or to taste. 5. Place tray in refrigerator to set up cookies. Best stored in refrigerator... if they last that long. ; ) Notes:
* Lyle's Golden Syrup is a very unique tasting cane sugar product. It has the flavor of almost a caramelized, slightly burnt sugar. It is superb tasting. You will not get the same flavor substituting another liquid sugar syrup such as corn or rice syrup or honey, but you can feel free to experiment. Besides on-line you may find Lyle's Golden Syrup at specialty Food stores, international grocer's or if you live in the US, at Cost Plus World Market. ** Since this recipe relies on so few ingredients they all have to be top notch. Use the best chocolate you can afford here. This is not the place to use chocolate chips or candy bar chocolate. Some reliable quality brands are Valrhona, Callebaut, E Guittard, El Rey or Lindt.
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