Satisfy your sweet cravings with these delicious Eggless Forest Fruit and White Chocolate Cookies. Perfect for those seeking an egg-free option, these cookies combine the tartness of frozen forest fruits with the creamy sweetness of white chocolate, creating a delightful treat for all to enjoy.
Why You'll Love This: These cookies are a fantastic choice for anyone looking for egg-free baking recipes. The combination of forest fruits and white chocolate offers a unique flavor profile, and the texture is just perfect – crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Perfect Occasion: These cookies are great for casual snacks, dessert after a family meal, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift. They're also ideal for those with egg allergies or dietary restrictions.
Decoration Tips: Once baked and cooled, you can drizzle them with melted white chocolate or dust them with powdered sugar for an extra touch of sweetness and elegance.
Ingredients:
- 75g butter (room temperature)
- 85g sugar (½ cup; mix of white and brown sugar recommended)
- 140g flour (1 cup + 3 tbsp)
- 75g frozen forest fruits (½ cup)
- A pinch of salt
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp grated lemon zest (optional)
- 3 tbsp rice pistachios (or hazelnuts, or mix chocolate chips into the dough)
- 80g white chocolate (for filling)
Instructions:
- Thaw forest fruits in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until juicy. Cool them down.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add cooled fruits and whip well.
- Mix in dry ingredients and lemon zest if using. The dough will be soft.
- Add pistachios or chosen nuts/chocolate chips, then chill the dough in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
- Shape the dough into cookies, inserting white chocolate in the center of each.
- Chill thoroughly before baking to prevent spreading.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C until the edges turn golden brown, about 17-18 minutes.
Enjoy these delightful Eggless Forest Fruit and White Chocolate Cookies, a perfect treat that gets even better with a little patience!