These raisin cookies are delicious and are great for a snack or to pop in my children's packed lunches.
Ingredients:
Raisins 100g
Unsalted butter 125g
Granulated sugar 100g
Soft brown sugar 75g
Free range egg, 1
Vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons
Plain flour 150g
Baking powder, 1/2 a teaspoon
Pinch of salt
2 large baking sheets, baking parchment.
Method:
1. Preheat the Read More. Chewy Delicious Raisin Cookies
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These raisin cookies are delicious and are great for a snack or to pop in my children's packed lunches.
Ingredients:
Raisins 100g
Unsalted butter 125g
Granulated sugar 100g
Soft brown sugar 75g
Free range egg, 1
Vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons
Plain flour 150g
Baking powder, 1/2 a teaspoon
Pinch of salt
2 large baking sheets, baking parchment.
Method:
1. Preheat the Read More. 
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Ingredients;
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350g plain flour
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2 tsp ground ginger
175g light soft brown sugar
4 tbsp honey
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icing, 
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Money saving tip of the week:-
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Ingredients for Coffee Bean and Walnut Cupcakes.
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