Great news! The Easter Bunny LOVES carrot biscuits!
All the way from Easter Island, we have managed to source this great bikkie recipe. Its a great way to eat some extra carrots (in disguise) and a great school holiday activity. We’re going to leave some out for the Easter Bunny the night before Easter Sunday.
Make them at home, they’re easy and turn out great. Here’s how;
1) Cream 100g soft butter with 1/2 cup sugar (I used raw for the flavour) until pale and a little smooth.
2) Grate 3 medium carrots into the mix (I washed, but didn’t peel) or about 1 cup.
3) Add 1 large egg and stir.
4) Add 2 cups SR flour, stir until mixed.
5) Add 1/4 cup golden syrup and 1/4 cup craisins (you could use brown sugar and raisins, sultanas, chopped dates, even rolled oats if you have those).
6) Once combined, drop teaspoonful’s onto a baking paper lined biscuit tray.
7) Bake for 12 – 15 mins at 180oc (fan forced) oven, cool on the tray.
Makes 36.
Verdict – these are yummy and easy to prepare. They cook well and don’t spread all over your baking tray. I modified this recipe (from one which originally had copha and 1 1/2 cups sugar)…my version is sweet enough! I’m going to try them next with wholemeal flour. Also, they’re quite a soft biscuit so may work well as a slice.
And don’t forget – the Easter Bunny loves them!