Kokoshapjes

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  1. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Let me just begin by saying that neither my bride nor I are bakers by ANY stretch of the imagination. Having said that, this little project is so simple that I thought that I could do it...that WE could do it. We worked hip to hip, shoulder to shoulder, elbow to elbow in the little kitchen to produce this most delectable of sweet snacks.
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    Here's what you need:

    200 g butter (I used butter with salt)
    200 g brown sugar
    2 tblsp thick molasses
    275 g oatmeal
    100 g shredded, chipped or grated coconut flesh
    75 g chopped candied cherries

    The process:

    ---Smear the edges of a 30 x 23cm baking pan in with a layer of butter and
    Place a cut-to-shape sheet of baking paper
    ---Warm the butter, brown sugar and molasses in a stewer until the mixture has melted
    ---stir the chopped candied cherries, coconut and and oatmeal in well
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    ---transfer the mixture into the baking pan and spread it out and press it down lightly with a spatula (or something similar). Take care to make it neat around the edges
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    ---Bake this in a pre-warmed oven (170°C) for 30 minutes
    ---Take it out and set it aside to rest and cool off for about 10 minutes
    ---Cut the cake in squares with a sharp knife. TIP: If you notice that the "cake" is still way too soft, let it cool off further before cutting further
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    ---Remove these and place them on some sort of roaster elevated for them to cool further
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    Putting my own twist on this:

    ---Next, I melt some bitter/dark chocolate until it just begins to melt
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    ---Then remove it immediately
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    ---Press the top of the squares down (dip) into the melted chocolate, then set them with the chocolate up on the roaster or a double sheet of paper towel.
    ---As the choc begins to stiffen apply some coconut bits to the top and press them down
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    That's it.
     
  2. zuzu's petals

    zuzu's petals Silly Old Bat Plants Contributor

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    No words - just ................. [​IMG]
     
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    I gained five pounds just reading the recipe! The oatmeal makes this good for you, right? Who cares! Anything this delicious is at least good for your outlook on life.:)
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Jane has said it all Sjoerd. I must check my cupboards and see if I have all the ingredients so that I can try it this week-end.
     



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  5. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Hee,hee,hee ZUZU--I know what you mean, they are delicious albeit waaaaay sweet.

    Chortling....JANE--you are a caution.

    EILEEN--if you do try it this weekend., let me know how they turned out. I will also advise you that if you cannot let the "cake" bake in the oven at 170 °C, choose a lower temp rather than a higher one.
     
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    102christa Seedling

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    Lekker! Makes me think of the "childhood" oats cookies we made with cocoa and butter.... It always ends up a delicious mess... And now I want to make some....
     
  7. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Looks SOOOO good! I am watching what I eat right now ... a little too much snacking this winter ... but I'll try this in a few months!
     
  8. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    Het is inderdaad lekker, 102--Did you make some of those koeks of yours? How did they turn out?

    Uh-oh NETTY--Better hold off for now then. Somehow though, based on your posts, I never had the impression that dieting would be something that you would need to do. Hang tough.
     
  9. 2ofus

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    Mmmm, that sounds and looks yummy! I'm copying the recipe now. It's not something that I am suppose to eat much of but they sound fantastic for a party treat. I have lost 50 pounds over the last 4 years, very slowly. Our 50th anniversary is in August and I am determined to lose another 20 pounds by then so I'm being very careful of what I eat. Hmm, that would be something to make for our party!
     
  10. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    It really is good for a party, but I am very supportive of you when you say that you want to loose some more weight. I would stay away from these lil sweeties if I were you...for the time being at least.
    Good luck with your goal and congratulations on your anniversary (ahead of time).
    The 50th---that's gold, isn't it?
     

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