makes
about 25
makes
about 25
serves
Ingredients
150g unsalted butter, softened
100g sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp mixed spice
Pinch of salt
1 tsp orange zest
90ml tahini paste
225g plain flour
5g baking powder
25 raw pine nuts
For dusting
3 tbsp icing mixture
1 tsp mixed spice
Instructions
In a mixer, beat the butter and sugar for 5 minutes or until light and creamy. Reduce the speed of the mixer and add vanilla, mixed spice, salt, orange zest and tahini. Slowly mix into a smooth paste.
Add the flour and baking powder and process until a smooth and workable dough forms (avoid overworking the dough).
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 175°C.
Use your palms to shape the dough into large olive-sized balls. Arrange the cookies on a tray lined with baking paper, with adequate space between them.
Press one pine nut onto the top of each cookie, bake for 15 minutes until lightly coloured. When cool, dust with the sugar-mixed spice mixture and store in airtight containers.
Cook's Notes
Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.
