Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Rainbow "Gems" cookies

Little ones loves "Gems" - the bright, multi-colored sugar enrobed chocolate discs (what's there not to love!). Came across these cookies with M&Ms in them and decided to give them a desi shot with more readily available Cadbury's Gems.

I halved the recipe to begin with and increased the baking time to not have soft centres (Don't get me wrong - I love the soft, chewy types, in fact more than the crispy one). These cookies came out very well, rich, solid flavor and a nice texture and would definitely form a good base to any kind of additives - raisins, chocolate chips, dried fruits etc.

To start with, put your child to sleep or away from the kitchen else you wouldn't have any Gems left to make cookies with. Weigh and get your ingredients ready. Take your time to admire these bright happy faced Gems.

Now, go close the door of the room where your child is as the mixer may disturb her (remember, she is sleeping!). Pre-heat the oven at 160 degrees C. Whisk together the eggs, brown and white sugars with an electric mixer till light colored and creamy (picture on the left). Whisk together the flour and baking soda and keep aside. Gradually, add the flour mix and stir to form a dough. Fold in the Gems.

Plop tablespoonfuls on a greased baking sheet covered tray or use the method to shape the cookies mentioned here (stacking two ripped-apart halves of cookie dough balls one on top of the other).

Bake for 10-12 mins till the sides turn golden and the centres puffy. Let cool completely on the wire rack and Enjoy!





Ingredients:

2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) of salted butter, melted and cooled
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg + 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup Gems (around 20 small - 23grams packets)

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