Sweets and Desserts continued

Fudge Balls

This is a great recipe for the kids to get involved.

Makes: 30 approximately

180g butter, melted

¾cup brown sugar 500g malt biscuits ½ cup milk

¹⁄³ cup cocoa powder

1 teaspoon vanilla essence Cocoa, to serve

1.In a small saucepan over medium heat melt butter and sugar. Stir constantly until sugar has dissolved. Set aside.

2.Using the large bowl fitted with the large universal ‘s’ blade, process biscuits until a fine crumb.

3.Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine.

4.Form mixture into 1 tablespoon sized balls. Dust with extra cocoa if desired. Refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

TIP: For adults add a tablespoon of your favourite liquor.

Dark Chocolate Pistachio Hedgehog Slice

220g packet chocolate cookies

80g butter, melted

100g dark chocolate, melted ¹⁄³ cup cocoa powder

¹⁄³ cup shredded coconut

1 tablespoon golden syrup

1 egg

²⁄³ cup pistachio kernels

Chocolate Topping:

200g dark chocolate

50g butter

1.Grease 17cm x 27cm pan and line with baking paper.

2.Using the large processing bowl fitted with the large universal ‘s’ blade process cookies, butter, chocolate, cocoa, coconut, golden syrup and egg. Add pistachios and pulse until pistachios are roughly chopped.

3.Press mixture into prepared pan and refrigerate for 1 hour.

4.For the topping: in a small pot over medium heat, melt chocolate and butter.

5.Pour over slice and refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.

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Sunbeam LC9000 manual Fudge Balls, TIP For adults add a tablespoon of your favourite liquor

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