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Soetkoekies

 

  • 250g butter (room temperature)
  • 6 x 250ml cake flour
  • 625ml sugar
  • Pinch of salt
  • 15ml baking soda
  • 20ml cream of tartar
  • 3 eggs
  • 250ml milk
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  2. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
  3. Rub the butter into the flour.
  4. Add the sugar, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar.
  5. Beat the eggs and milk together.
  6. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
  7. Roll out the dough and cut out cookies.
  8. Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  10. Decorate.

Dadelvingers

  • 250g butter or margarine
  • 250ml sugar
  • 500g pitted dates, finely chopped
  • 1 egg, well beaten
  • 100g (125ml) green glacé cherries, halved
  • 100g (125ml) red glacé cherries, halved
  • 200g packet of Marie biscuits, broken into small pieces
  • Coconut, for sprinkling
  • Grease a 26cm x 16cm cake pan.
  • Heat the butter or margarine and sugar over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has melted.
  • Reduce the heat, add the dates and egg, and mix quickly and thoroughly to distribute the egg evenly.
  • Remove from the heat and add the cherries and biscuit pieces, mixing well.
  • Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press it down firmly.
  • Sprinkle with coconut and allow to cool completely.
  • Cut into fingers measuring 3cm x 6cm.

    • Ginger Biscuits

    1. 125 ml Butter
    2. 1 Egg
    3. 250 ml Sugar
    4. 5 ml Baking Soda
    5. 35ml Milk
    6. 125 ml Golden Syrup
    7. 750 ml Cake Flour
    8. 15 ml Ground Ginger
    9. 2 ml Salt
    1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees and grease the baking sheet. 
    2. Melt the butter and stir in the golden syrup.
    3. Allow butter and syrup mixture to cool.
    4. Beat in the egg.
    5. Sift the dry ingredients together and stir alternately with the milk in the syrup mixture.
    6. Refrigerate thoroughly until stiff enough to form.
    7. Form small balls and place them on the baking sheet.
    8. Press them slightly flat with a fork.
    9.  Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly browned.

    From “Onthou jy nog” by Anna Eksteen

    Outydse Soetkoekies

    Ingredients:

    • 10 cups flour
    • 4 cups sugar
    • 500 g margarine
    • 6 eggs
    • 10 teaspoons baking powder
    • Pinch of salt
    • ½ cup lukewarm water

    Instructions:

    1. Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
      Sift all the dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, and salt).

    2. Cream Butter and Sugar:
      Beat the margarine and sugar together for about 10 minutes until light and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

    3. Combine Ingredients:
      Gradually add the dry ingredients to the margarine, sugar, and egg mixture. If the dough feels a bit stiff, add ¼ to ½ cup lukewarm water and mix thoroughly.

    4. Rest the Dough:
      Let the dough rest for about an hour.

    5. Shape the Cookies:
      Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out shapes using cookie cutters.

    6. Bake:
      Place the cookies on greased baking trays and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (356°F) for 10 minutes or until light golden brown.

    Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. These cookies are perfect for any occasion and can be enjoyed plain or decorated!

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