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Vanilla ice cream and salted caramel choc-chip cookie dough sandwiches

March 7, 2024

Google Trends shows that search interest in “edible cookie dough” is at its highest ever, and we’re delighted that indulging in cookie dough before it has been baked is finally a socially acceptable thing! Made with no eggs, this dough is safe to eat raw, and this recipe makes for a delicious, playful summer dessert. In the freezer, sealed with cling film, these ice cream sandwiches will keep for a month or so. Recipe and styling by Claire Ferrandi Photograph by Dylan Swart TRY THIS: Lemon curd, meringue and lime ice cream sandwiches Made these recipe? Tag us @foodandhomesa #cookingwithFH on Instagram!…

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Innovative Freezer-to-Oven Cookie Sensation Sparks the Grand Opening of the first ever Carrington Cookie Bar

October 9, 2023

A delicious new chapter unfolds at Sandton City as Carrington Cookies, a cherished family-run enterprise, unveils its’ newest venture: The Carrington Cookie Bar. This delightful addition to the mall brings forth a unique baking innovation – the ready-shaped, perfectly portioned, frozen cookie dough that’s baked and ready to serve within 15 minutes: Promising to deliver both taste and convenience. Founded on a vision inspired by busy moms, unexpected guests, and late-night cravings, Ayesha Essop, the young visionary and driving force behind Carrington Cookies brings to life a tale inspired by family, business, and a passion for baking. Drawing from her…

In Chocolate

The ultimate chocolate chip cookies

September 1, 2023

The ultimate chocolate chip cookies – a timeless classic that never fails to bring smiles to faces, young and old. Perfectly golden-brown exteriors that boast a delicate, crispy texture, giving way to a soft and gooey center, studded with pools of melted chocolate. These cookies are the epitome of indulgence, the stuff of dreams for any sweet tooth. Did you make this chocolate chip cookies recipe? Tag us on Instagram @foodandhomesa! ALSO SEE: Pressed flower sugar cookies https://www.foodandhome.co.za/recipes/pressed-flower-sugar-cookies Recipe by Toni Scorgie Feature image: Unsplash

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Khayelitsha Cookies prefers hiring people to using machines

August 21, 2023

From just two staff in 2005 to almost 80 women now, the hand-baked cookie business has risen from humble beginnings. Over 82 000 delicious, baked goods – rusks, brownies, chocolate chip and ginger cookies – are made daily by the women of Khayelitsha Cookies, and it is all done by hand. The company started in 2005 with two women and American entrepreneur Alicia Polak, who taught them ‘American style’ cookies. Nontombi Nqamu has been with Khayelitsha Cookies since it started in 2005. She says that she’s learned a whole lot and now works in quality control. At 58, she is…

In Desserts

For the kids: Stamped cookies recipe to keep them busy during school holidays

July 3, 2023

We’re in the midst of the June school holiday. Many parents brace themselves for the ultimate challenge: keeping their little ones entertained and occupied while the winter elements limit their options. The struggle to find engaging activities can be daunting, but fear not! We unveil a scrumptious stamped cookies recipe that not only fills the house with a heavenly aroma but also keeps the kids joyfully engrossed in a whirlwind of creativity. Prepare for a winter wonderland of deliciousness with these cookies! ALSO SEE: 10 of the most expensive schools in South Africa ALSO SEE: Family-friendly dining: Cape Town restaurants…

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Baking for good: Khayelitsha Cookies’ recipe for empowering communities

March 28, 2023

Khayelitsha Cookies is a social enterprise based in Khayelitsha, founded by a group of women from the township who were struggling with unemployment and poverty. The women came together to create a business that would provide them with employment and empower other women in the community. Khayelitsha Cookies bakes a variety of handmade, preservative-free cookies that are sold to retailers, corporates, and individuals throughout Cape Town. Picture: Khayelitsha Cookies The enterprise employs over 50 women from the community, providing them with regular income, training, and support. The women are trained in baking and business skills, which enables them to take on…

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No-bake chocolate halva cookies

March 4, 2023

No-bake chocolate halva cookies recipe Looking for a simple but delicious Easter dessert? Try our yummy no-bake chocolate halva cookies! Makes 2 logs INGREDIENTS 100 g dark chocolate 140 g unsalted butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1⁄3 cup cocoa 200 g condensed milk 200 g tahini 140 g desiccated coconut 100 g pistachios, chopped 50 g sesame seeds, for rolling METHOD Melt chocolate and butter in a double boiler until smooth. Add the sugar and cocoa and mix well. Add the condensed milk and tahini, and mix until smooth. Place the coconut and half of the pistachios in…

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2-minute choc chip cookies

December 21, 2022

2-minute chocolate chip microwave cookies These 2-minute chocolate chip microwave cookies are super easy to make and are the perfect snack to get your household into the holiday spirit. These cookies are sure to steal Father Christmas’s heart, and they couldn’t be easier to make. Makes 2 cookies – double or triple the recipe if you’d like to increase the number of cookies. INGREDIENTS ¼ cup (40 g) plain flour 1 tbsp brown sugar 1 tbsp caster sugar 1 egg yolk pinch of salt 1 tbsp butter, softened ¼ tsp vanilla 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips METHOD Place…

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Check out this genius cookie cooling hack

December 16, 2022

The festive season traditionally involves a lot of cooking and baking, and every family seems to have a signature cookie or biscuit recipe that they make this time of year. If you, like most of us, are finding that the space on your cooling racks can’t keep up with the amount of cookies you are baking, then this hack is for you! Shared by @brunchwithbabs on her Instagram account, all you need is a common household item and you’ll never run out of cooling space again. Click below to watch the reel: View this post on Instagram A…

In Desserts

Christmas gingerbread cookies

December 2, 2022

Christmas gingerbread cookies Christmas isn’t Christmas without gingerbread cookies and festive wreaths. Why not combine the two and make it a day to remember! If you’re a stickler for tradition, then you surely know your gingerbread cookie recipe off by heart. This year, why not make a festive wreath to shake things up a bit? Plus, you’ll even have enough dough leftover for some cookies to gift. The kids will love this idea and it might be great to make smaller wreaths so that everyone can partake in the fun. These wreaths also make a beautiful festive table centrepiece when a…

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Pressed flower sugar cookies

May 4, 2022

These pressed flower sugar cookies are almost too pretty to eat! Made with fresh edible flowers, they’re a simple way to fancify the humble sugar cookie and will definitely put a smile on your face. Pack a few cookies in a small box or cellophane bag to give as thoughtful gifts – they are perfect for Mother’s Day! Pressed flower sugar cookies HANDS-ON TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 3 hours + CHILLING & STANDING | SERVES 4-6 INGREDIENTS 2 ¼ cups flour ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ¾ cup butter, room temp ¾ cup sugar 1…

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Raspberry shortbread cookies

January 27, 2022

The perfect accompaniment to afternoon tea, these cookies are also so quick and easy to make. INGREDIENTS 200 grams vegan butter, softened 100 grams icing sugar 1 tsp. vanilla essence 1 lemon, zested 300 grams flour 250 grams raspberry jam METHOD BEAT butter and sugar together in a bowl using an electric hand mixer until creamy. Mix in vanilla and lemon zest. ADD in the flour and, using your hands or a wooden spoon, mix to form a smooth dough ROLL the shortbread dough between two layers of baking paper until 5 mm thick. Place on a tray and refrigeratevuntil…

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Vegan choc chip skillet cookie

January 26, 2022

This delicious Vegan choc chip skillet cookie is perfect for a slumber party, movie night or Friday dessert fest! The goal was to create a dessert that was familiar but that also pushed boundaries, it’s totally vegan friendly and absolutely moreish. Our team could not stop sampling! With a soft cookie interior and thin crisp exterior and gooey melted chocolate chunks, it will solve all your cravings. We paired it with some deliciously smooth vegan coconut ice cream, but feel free to use any vegan addition you like! Read on to see how to make this for your next get…