Snowball Walnut Cookies Recipe (Russian Tea Cakes) — Festive CNY Treats with a Rich History

Snowball Walnut Cookies — better known as Russian Tea Cakes or Mexican Wedding Cookies — are a Christmas staple around the world, they make an equally perfect treat for Chinese New Year gatherings. These delicate, bite-sized treasures originated in Russia but gained global fame through European and American baking traditions, with each culture adding its … Read more

CNY Must Have – Coffee Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookies

These chocolate chip cookies have a wonderful coffee flavour and added crunch from the walnuts. For a richer and better flavour, use muscovado brown sugar and couverture chocolate chips for this recipe and of course your favourite instant coffee.

CNY Must Have – Walnut Shortbread Cookies

Looking for an eggless cookie recipe? Shortbread cookies recipe uses only 3 main ingredients i.e. butter, flour and sugar giving a nice light, tender and crumbly texture. This recipe has chopped walnuts for that extra crunch. This easy to follow recipe is also great for new bakers. U shaped cookie mould Line a U shaped … Read more

Cranberry Madeleine

This is another cranberry treat that you can make for this Christmas. Great for new bakers who want to try something simple to bake. Lightly brush non-stick madeleine pan with melted butter Use ice cream scoop to spoon cold batter into madeleine moulds Cool the madeleines slightly before removing from the pan and place them … Read more

Cranberry Walnut Scones

These Cranberry Walnut Scones are buttery and with a light crunchy texture from the walnuts. Together with the sweet and tart goodness from the dried cranberries, these scones are perfect for breakfast or tea time. Butter must be cold when rubbing with the flour. With both hands, rub the butter flat with the flour to … Read more

Cheese and Raisin Scones

If you’re planning to whip up some sweet Christmas treats for the holiday season, try these savoury cheese and raisin scones. You get a good sweet and salty balance from the grated Parmesan, cheddar and raisins. Best eaten warm on its own or with jam. Tips for making good scones: Butter must be cold when … Read more

Chocolate Rice and Sprinkles Madeleine

What is Christmas without some sweet treats for this holiday season? Although this is not your traditional Christmas treat, it still can be considered as one. This is an easy, fun  and delicious recipe that you can make with your family for your Christmas party. I’m sure the kids will love them. Lightly brush non-stick … Read more

Rose Santan Agar Agar

This is an old school agar agar recipe which was popular in the early 70’s. This recipe is similar to my Blue Pea Santan Agar Agar except I used rose food colouring and rose essence for fragrance. You can also use rose syrup in place of the rose essence by adding about 3 Tbsp. If … Read more