Thyme & Banana Loaf with Caramel Drizzle
A moist banana loaf lifted with fresh thyme and finished with a glossy caramel drizzle for a quietly elegant twist on a classic bake.
Luxury Chocolate Cookies
Luxury Chocolate Cookies delivers reliable flavour and texture with a method that is straightforward to follow at home. The recipe is designed to plate up cleanly and look appealing, so the finished dessert feels as good visually as it tastes.
Serve with a simple garnish that suits the bake — for example fruit, cream, or a light dusting/ drizzle where appropriate — and adjust sweetness or spice to preference. It also works well as a make-ahead option for gatherings.
Method
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- Mix butter egg yolk soft brown sugar honey and salt in a bowl until smooth.
- Gradually fold in sifted flour cocoa powder and baking powder without overworking the dough.
- Quickly fold in the white chocolate pieces.
- Roll the dough into logs about 3cm thick and chill until firm.
- Heat the oven to 180°C and line a tray with baking paper.
- Slice the chilled dough into 5mm rounds and place on the tray with spacing.
- Bake for 15 minutes then cool fully before serving.
Ingredients
- 1 Egg yolk
- 60g Soft brown sugar
- 130g Plain Flour sifted
- 1 pinch Baking powder
- 100g White chocolate cut into chips
- 1 pinch Salt
- 15ml Honey
- 45ml Cocoa powder pure sifted
- 125g Butter room temperature
Notes
Chilling the dough log makes slicing cleaner and helps the cookies keep their shape.
Do not overmix once flour is added or the cookies can turn dense.
Let cookies cool fully on a rack so the centres set properly.
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