Vanilla Freezer Biscuits (Cookies) (With Variations) Recipe

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Vanilla Freezer Biscuits (Cookies) (With Variations)
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Directions:

  1. Scrape seeds from vanilla bean (they advise you discard the bean but stick it in a canister of sugar and you will soon have vanilla sugar).
  2. Beat butter, sugar and bean seeds until pale and creamy using an electric mixer.
  3. Add egg and beat until combined.
  4. Sift flour over butter mixture and use a wooden spoon, stir to combine.
  5. Place dough on a lightly floured surface and divide in half.
  6. Using hands shape each half in a 30cm long log.
  7. Wrap each log in baking paper, twirling ends to seal.
  8. Freeze for 2 hours or until firm.
  9. Remove logs from freezer 15 minutes before slicing.
  10. Preheat oven to 180 degree C (160 C for fan forced).
  11. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
  12. Remove paper from logs and slice into 1.5cm thick rounds.
  13. Place rounds, 3cm apart on prepared trays.
  14. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until light golden colour.
  15. Cool on trays for 5 minutes and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
  16. Dust with icing sugar and serve.
  17. You can leave logs in freezer for up to 2 months, thaw for 1 hour before slicing and baking.
  18. VARIATIONS.
  19. Chocolate chips - Stir 1/2 cup chopped dark chocolate chips at the end of step 4.
  20. Pistachio - Stir in 2/3 cups of roughly chopped pistachio kernels at the end of step 4.
  21. Citrus - Add 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon or orange rind with vanilla bean seeds in step 2.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 900.97 Kcal (3772 kJ)
Calories from fat 429.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.69g 73%
Cholesterol 116.86mg 39%
Sodium 1434.42mg 60%
Potassium 156.67mg 3%
Total Carbs 109.9g 37%
Sugars 42g 168%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g 28%
Protein 10.05g 20%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 202.8mg 20%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 457.61 Kcal (1916 kJ)
Calories from fat 218.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.22g 73%
Cholesterol 59.36mg 39%
Sodium 728.57mg 60%
Potassium 79.58mg 3%
Total Carbs 55.82g 37%
Sugars 21.33g 168%
Dietary Fiber 3.61g 28%
Protein 5.1g 20%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 14%
Iron 2.3mg 25%
Calcium 103mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.2
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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