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These vegan oatmeal and raisin cookies are quick to make for a snack emergency. They are the perfect balance of chewy in the centre and crisp at the edges.

Each cookie provides 103 kcal, 1.5g protein, 16.5g carbohydrate (of which 8.5g sugars), 3.5g fat (of which 2.5g saturates), 1g fibre and 0.2g salt. 

Vegan oatmeal raisin cookies

grams/3½oz spelt, wholemeal flour

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

cinnamon

salt

115 grams/4 ounces oatmeal, such as rolled oats

grams/1¾oz coconut oil, melted

brown sugar

grams/1¾oz sugar

tbsp aquafaba

vanilla extract

grams/2½oz raisins (you can also use currants, snipped dried apricots

It only takes about half an hour to get a batch of these vegan chocolate chip cookies baked – then it’s just a matter of waiting for them to cool! 

Each serving provides 203 kcal, 2g protein, 27g carbohydrate (of which 17g sugars), 10g fat (of which 3g saturates), 0.8g fibre and 0.3g salt.

Vegan chocolate chip cookies

margarine

125 grams/4½oz soft light brown sugar

grams/3½oz caster sugar

tsp vanilla extract

flour

½ tsp baking powder

dark chocolate chips

tbsp soya milk

We discovered that cardamom is a really popular spice in Norway, used in many cake and biscuit recipes. Some say the spice was first brought back to the country hundreds of years ago by Vikings who worked as mercenaries in what was then Constantinople (now Istanbul). Whatever the truth, Norwegians are certainly keen on their cardamom.
We made these cookies on a boat on the Geiranger Fjord – a stunning spot.

Cardamom and lemon cookies

225 grams/8 oz butter, softened

150 grams/5½ oz caster sugar

lemon, zest only

250 grams/9 oz plain flour

grams/3½ almonds

cardamom

Lebkuchen are traditional German Christmas cookies. Whether you make traditional circles or cut into stars and hearts, friends and family will love these Christmas biscuits. 

You can decorate them in so many ways as well. My favourites are chocolate covered, closely followed by a thin icing - but if you like thick icing don't let me stop you!

Lebkuchen

runny honey

butter

100 grams/3½oz ground almonds

tsp baking powder

¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda

ginger

allspice

nutmeg

½ tsp ground cloves (optional)

cocoa powder (optional)

½ unwaxed orange, finely grated zest and juice

sea salt

grams/3½oz icing sugar

water

200 grams/7 ounces dark, milk

The star here is the buckwheat, not only because it makes these cookies gluten-free, but mainly because I feel it brings its own nutty flavour and unique texture, creating a cookie that has softness and a shortbready bite, as well as a subtle smokiness. Those who like a truly chewy cookie might find these a little cakey, but I like chewiness in a cookie and yet find constant excuses to make these.

Triple chocolate buckwheat cookies

chocolate chips

dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids)

grams/4½oz buckwheat flour

cocoa powder, sieved

½ tsp fine sea salt

60 grams/2¼oz soft unsalted butter

grams/4½oz soft dark brown sugar

vanilla paste

free-range eggs, fridge-cold

Buckwheat triple chocolate cookies

Nutty, chewy, sweet and gooey, these peanut, cherry and fudge cookies are perfect for a picnic – or for afternoon tea whatever the weather.

For this recipe you will need a 6–7cm/2½–2¾in cookie cutter.

Peanut, cherry and fudge cookies

125 grams/4½oz butter, softened

100 grams/3½oz soft light brown sugar

grams/3½oz sugar

grams/4½oz peanut butter (crunchy

free-range egg

150 grams/5½oz plain flour, plus extra for dusting

bicarbonate of soda

baking powder

75 grams/2¾oz salted roasted peanuts,

100 grams/3½oz dried cherries,

grams/3½oz fudge, chopped into small pieces, or chocolate chips (optional)

Luxurious fruit, nuts and liqueur make these satisfyingly chewy chocolate chunk cookies ideal for a special occasion. 

Double chocolate chunk and cherry cookies

grams/3½oz unsalted butter, softened,

sunflower oil

grams/3½oz soft dark brown sugar

egg,

200 grams/7 ounces plain flour,

100 grams/3½oz dried sour cherries,

tbsp cherry brandy

grams/1½oz almonds

75 grams/2½oz roasted hazelnuts, chopped

grams/3½oz white chocolate,

grams/3½oz chocolate,

Find out how to make chocolate chip cookies with this clever hack to have them any time you fancy. Freeze the cookie dough then simply slice and bake when you feel like making soft chocolatey cookies.

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