Author Topic: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits  (Read 9559 times)

Offline achookwoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22056
    • View Profile
    • Chook woman
Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« on: October 20, 2013, 04:39:01 am »
While Ral was in hospital I would visit a Cafe in Bridge Rd called Fifty Acres.  They had a chocolate chip and peanut biscuit.  It was beautiful. It was about 6 cm round, with lumps of chopped peanuts and lots of small chocolate chips.  The biscuit base was very buttery but not really shortbread as it held together well. They were flat and about 3/4 cm thick.  I think they may have been rolled and then cut out as they were very even.  They were crisp but not crumble.
I have searched recipes for 2 days and can't find any that would give this result.  If a solution can be found,  I am sure that many will benefit.

Offline snappy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1137
    • View Profile
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2013, 11:35:48 am »
Chookie you are going to have to do some experimenting!

I don't know of a recipe like you describe but my favourite peanut cookie is from the British Larder

http://www.britishlarder.co.uk/salted-peanut-brittle-biscuits/#axzz2iFzV4wXM

I'm sure you could add in Choc chips.

Good luck finding that perfect recipe.  Have you thought about emailing the cafe and seeing if they will give it to you?

Offline judydawn

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 40116
    • View Profile
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2013, 11:49:26 am »
Do you have the WW's The Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits Chookie - maybe it is one from there slightly adapted.  Pity you didn't get a picture of the biscuit to give us more of an idea of how it looks and be able to compare it to anything we find in our books.
Judy from North Haven, South Australia

Make the most of every day, you never know what is around the corner.

Offline cookie1

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 37603
    • View Profile
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2013, 12:20:34 pm »
Maybe your favourite choc chip cookie with peanuts added?
May all dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.

https://www.facebook.com/The-Retired-Thermomixer-834601623316983/

Offline achookwoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22056
    • View Profile
    • Chook woman
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2013, 12:25:58 pm »
Do you have the WW's The Big Book of Beautiful Biscuits Chookie - maybe it is one from there slightly adapted.  Pity you didn't get a picture of the biscuit to give us more of an idea of how it looks and be able to compare it to anything we find in our books.
Should have but was too busy gobbling it up.  Will look at WW. Good idea.
Snappy ,  thanks,  pretty certain that there was no peanutbutter in it. 
Cookie,  my biscuits are too cakey

Offline Cornish Cream

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 17490
    • View Profile
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2013, 02:04:46 pm »
Ooh see what I found Chookie ;) ;D
Salted Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies
Denise...Buckinghamshire,U.K.
Don't cry over the past,it's gone.Don't stress about the future,it hasn't arrived.Live in the present and make it beautiful.

Offline achookwoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22056
    • View Profile
    • Chook woman
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2013, 09:41:51 pm »
Thanks CC,  these are looking pretty good although not quite the same.  I am beginning to think it may have something to do with the egg in the mix.  What do you think if I left the egg out?  Might make 2 lots,  one in and one out.  Will report back.  Have plenty of ' tasters'  ready. 

Offline jo_nz

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 996
    • View Profile
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2013, 11:42:26 pm »
We really enjoyed THESE ones posted recently.  Peanut, choc and a hint of spice.  ;D
Does have an egg though.
Jo

When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.

Offline Jamberie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2340
    • View Profile
Re: Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #8 on: October 21, 2013, 06:16:39 am »
My Gran used to make some that sound just like the ones you describe Chookie. They were from the NZ Edmunds Cookery Book. I have a copy I'll try to find it in the next few days for you :)
I have a Facebook page with all things cooking, you'll find it here: https://www.facebook.com/What-Amber-Ate-1097437023601587/

Offline achookwoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22056
    • View Profile
    • Chook woman
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #9 on: October 21, 2013, 06:45:53 am »
Jamberie,  would be most grateful. Today i started to experiment and still don't think it is right.  The mix tastes delicious., but they don't look the same. will keep trying.

Offline achookwoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22056
    • View Profile
    • Chook woman
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #10 on: October 21, 2013, 07:35:49 am »
First experiment.  Taste right but don't look right.  Should be more peanut and chocolate evident. 

Offline achookwoman

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 22056
    • View Profile
    • Chook woman
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #11 on: October 21, 2013, 07:37:06 am »

Offline Cornish Cream

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 17490
    • View Profile
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #12 on: October 21, 2013, 07:39:37 am »
They look good to me Chookie :D :D
Denise...Buckinghamshire,U.K.
Don't cry over the past,it's gone.Don't stress about the future,it hasn't arrived.Live in the present and make it beautiful.

Offline snappy

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1137
    • View Profile
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #13 on: October 21, 2013, 07:43:40 am »
I see lots of peanut and chocolate in that photo!  They look delicious!

Offline cookie1

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 37603
    • View Profile
Re: Chocolate chip and peanut biscuits
« Reply #14 on: October 21, 2013, 08:05:21 am »
Lovely biscuit Chookie. My family would love me if I made that for them. Lots of chocolate and peanuts.
May all dairy items in your fridge be of questionable vintage.

https://www.facebook.com/The-Retired-Thermomixer-834601623316983/