Recipes: gift

1. Preheat oven to 180C.

2. Whisk the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add in the sugar. When the sugar is dissolved, add in vanilla extract (optional) and whisk to incorporate. Sift in flour and whisk in.

3. Add in melted butter and whisk to form a smooth batter.

4.Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper/silicone mat.
 

5.Dollop on a tablespoon of batter and smooth out to form a thin disc (about 8cm in diameter). Make another disc on the tray, leaving a gap between the two discs.

6. Bake for about 6mins or until the edges are golden.

7. Working quickly, place your paper message in the middle of a disc. Use a spatula to fold the disc in half and to remove the cookie from the tray.

8. Shape the cookie by bending it over the rim of a glass. Place the shaped cookie in a cupcake tin to cool. The tin will help it keep its shape.

9. Continue to make the rest of the cookies.

10. Let the cookies cool completely before serving. We actually like to put all the formed cookies back on a tray for a short stint in the oven (about 4-5mins) to give them more golden glow and further crispness. Again, let them cool completely before serving.

Makes 24 cookies 

Quickest method and little time to make these cookies!

1. Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius 
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. 
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together sugar and butter with a wooden spoon. Make sure all the mixture is smooth  
4. Stir in slightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract 
5. Add flour mixture until just mixed. Stir in white choc melts, macadamia nuts and dried cranberries.
6. Use an ice cream scooper or tablespoon to form balls or drop on a baking sheet
7. Bake in the oven for approximately 12 minutes (use a toothpick to poke the cookie and if if it comes out clean, it’s done) 
8. Remove from the oven and let cool. 

Enjoy 

Note: We like our cookies slightly salty. If you don’t, you can lessen the salt (1 tsp will suffice). We also don’t like our cookies too sweet, since you get sweetness from the choc chips, but if you prefer a sweeter cookie, you can add another ½ cup sugar

Pro tip: Break down your sugar first so there are less clumps. You can also soften your butter in the microwave for approx 45 seconds if you don't have the time.