Dark Chocolate Walnut Maize Cookies

Ingredients

• 100 g Softened Unsalted Butter (Amul recommended)
• 100 g Organic Sugar (powdered)
• 1 Egg
• 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
• 85 g Self-Raising Flour
• 35 g Organic Maize Flour
• 22 g Quaker Oats
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder
• 100 g Dark Chocolate Chips
• 100 g Walnuts (slightly roasted and finely chopped)

Steps

1. Assemble the required ingredients: Measure the ingredients ie. sugar, flours, oats. Powder the sugar. Roast and chop the walnuts.
2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, add butter. Gradually add powdered sugar and mix until creamy.
3. Add Wet Ingredients: Add the egg and vanilla essence, and beat until well combined.
4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Sift self-raising flour, baking soda, cinnamon powder, and salt. Fold into the wet mixture gently.
5. Add Maize Flour and Oats: Sift maize flour and fold in, followed by oats. Mix well.
6. Mix in Walnuts and Chocolate Chips: Add roasted walnuts and chocolate chips, and mix until evenly distributed.
7. Refrigerate the Dough: Cover and refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
8. Prepare for Baking: Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) for 10-15 minutes.
9. Shape and Bake: Shape the cookies and place them on the lined tray, leaving space for spreading. • Bake at 180°C for 6-8 minutes. • Lower the temperature to 150°C and bake for another 10 minutes or until edges are set.
10. Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies and let them rest on the baking tray for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Optional Topping: Drizzle honey or dust with icing sugar for extra flavor. Enjoy these delightful cookies with your favorite beverage! 🥛🍪