Australian Special: Wattleseed, Macadamia Nut and White Choc-Chip Biscuits
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These wattleseed macadamia nut and white choc-chip cookies celebrate two Australian native ingredients.
The macadamia nut is one of Australia’s few native food success stories. And for good reason – they’re delicious!
Not only that, they are very nutritious. They are a good source of a range of minerals, B vitamins, dietary fibre and healthy.
Wattleseed is a bit more unusual, but it’s becoming more popular.
Of the 600 types of acacia (wattle) plant, about 120 have edible seeds. The seeds are a rich source of protein and contain high concentrations of potassium, calcium, iron and zinc. The seeds are usually roasted and ground and have a lovely mild nutty, vanillary, coffee-like flavour, with a crunchy, chewy texture.
They are often used in desserts like ice cream, chocolate, toasted muesli, bread and, of course, baking.
Wattleseed can be purchased from any store that stocks a good selection of herbs and spices. I purchased mine from our local greengrocer. It’s Herbie’s brand. Or you can buy ground wattle seed online.
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Macadamia Nut Wattleseed and White Chocolate Cookies
Add some traditional Australian flavours to make a cookie that's a little bit special.
Ingredients
- 125g butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 heaped tablespoon of ground wattleseed
- 1 1/2 cups wholemeal plain flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 cup of chopped macadamia nuts
- 1 cup white choc chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease baking tray.
- Cream butter and sugar with a wooden spoon.
- Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Add wattle seed, flour, baking powder and beat until mixture forms a soft dough.
- Stir in nuts and choc chips.
- Roll tablespoon-sized balls of dough and press onto the tray, flattening slightly.
- Bake for 12 minutes or until golden. Cool before eating.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 264Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 83mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 18gProtein: 3g
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