Wattleseed - straight from our Outback, has a nutty flavour with coffee overtones. Perfectly matched with the walnuts and pine nuts in these bikkies. The orange zest provides a lingering suprise.
Pre heat oven to 150 degrees celsius
Makes 20
100g unsalted butter - softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground wattleseed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fine zest of 1 medium orange
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 cup plain flour
2 tablespoons almond meal
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon hot water
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup pine nuts
Using an electric beater cream together the butter and the sugar.
Mix the baking soda with the hot water and add to the butter mixture.
Add the orange zest,maple syrup, wattleseed and cinnamon and mix to combine.
Add the flour, almond meal, baking powder and the nuts.
Beat until well incorporated and the dough comes away from the sides of the bowl.
Using your hands roll small balls of dough and flatten with the palm of your hands.
Place onto vegetable / baking paper and place onto cooking sheet.
Place into oven for 20 minutes until golden.
Remove onto wire rack and allow to cool.
Sprinkle with Icing Sugar if desired.
Enjoy!
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