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mary berry melting moments

Melting Moments Mary Berry

Carys
Discover the joy of homemade Melting Moments - a classic Scottish biscuit recipe perfect for kids and adults. Simple, crunchy, and topped with cherries
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Prep Time 10 minutes
20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 36 biscuits
Calories 99.3 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 225 g (8 oz) softened butter
  • 175 g (6 oz) golden caster sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • A few drops of vanilla extract
  • 275 g (10 oz) self-raising flour
  • 50 g (2 oz) porridge oats
  • 12 Glacé cherries optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 190°C/Fan 170°C/Gas 5. Line 2 baking trays with baking parchment.
  • Measure the butter, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla extract, and flour into a mixing bowl and beat together to form a soft dough.
  • Divide the mixture into about 36 portions. Form each piece into a ball and roll in the oats to cover. Flatten each ball slightly and top each with a quartered glacé cherry, if you like. Place on the prepared baking trays.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool slightly on the baking trays for a few minutes before lifting onto a wire rack to cool.
  • Enjoy your delicious Melting Moments!

Notes

Recipe Notes:

  1. For the Perfect Melting Moments - Handle dough gently to avoid tough biscuits. Use softened butter and mix just until a soft dough forms. Include egg yolks for the right texture.
  2. Storing - 
    • Leftovers: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days, refrigerate in hot climates.
    • Make Ahead: Refrigerate dough for 1-2 days, tightly wrapped.
  3. Serve with - Perfect with afternoon tea, scones, and finger sandwiches.
  4. Flour: Self-raising or all-purpose with 2 tsp baking powder and 1/2 tsp salt.
  5. Oats/Coconut: Rolled oats or shredded coconut.
  6. Butter: Unsalted, softened.
  7. Sugar: Golden caster or regular sugar.
  8. Eggs: 2 large egg yolks.
  9. Flavourings: Vanilla extract, optional lemon rind and juice.
  10. Cherries: Glacé cherries or jam.
  11. Icing (optional): Mix 120g softened butter with 220g icing sugar.
Keyword Butter, Egg Yolk, Glace Cherries, Oats, Vanilla Extract