Rachel Allen’s Melting Moments are a force to be reckoned with.
Sweet buttery disks of shortbread type cookie which are most often sandwiched together with buttercream. I however decided to be different topping them with a little spoon of melted chocolate and frosted flower petals, specifically rose and violets.
I always use salted butter in these types of recipes, unless specified otherwise, with an explanation as to why; because I love the slight tangy edge the salt leaves behind. The key is to use the best butter you can lay your hands on because the flavour really does come through in cookies as simple as these.
I love the way the frosted flowers add a hint of extra sweetness, flavour change and change in texture – they really liven these cookies up, especially when paired with the dark chocolate.
All in all you end up with a deep savoury, salty, sweet treat. A real joy to eat.
Great with a cup of tea or coffee for mid morning or mid afternoon snack, just be aware not to make them when on your own because you will eat the tray full.
You shouldn’t feel at all guilty though. Since all you’ve done is melt into the moment.
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Oooh, they look SO moreish! Good idea about using the flowers as decoration, they look so pretty.
They look beautiful!
My kids love this recipe, they don’t hang around long, so delicious!
Those look absolutely delicious and knowing my family, the shortbread would be a hit. You did a beautiful job decorating. So simple yet lovely.
So pretty George. Very simple but they are strikingly beautiful.
Tina xx
George; the cookies look divine but where on earth do you get your supplies of frosted violets from?
Thank you for the lovely comments
Polly I get them from Jane Ashers online store but most good baking suppliers sell them.
They look so pretty George! I love Rachel’s melting moments too. xx
Thanks for the mention! We just love these so much, and yours looks great, I like how you have decorated them, very pretty
Oh, they look very pretty!
Oh wow these look really lovely and perfect to serve at a tea party!
Maria
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These cookies are very addictive aren’t they? They’re my favourite bake atm.
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