Coconut Kisses (“kokosbusserl”)

These small delicacies are rich, moist and full of flavour. And so simple. A traditional Austrian Christmas speciality absolutely worthy of being an all-year- rounder.

Cherry and Chocolate Brownies

A decadent delight I found in a March 2005 issue of ‘Fresh’ magazine. This was a reader’s recipe from Sharon Johnston, Mount Crosby, Queensland (Australia). There is a photograph on the same page as the recipe, and Sharon looks about 10 years old. The page bore the heading ‘A slice of heaven.’ I considered adding nuts to the recipe, but decided to leave it exactly as it was. Nuts would be the obvious addition here, possibly instead of the coconut. Or perhaps 1/2 cup of coconut and 1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts. Hope you enjoy Sharon’s slices of heaven!

Chocolate Macadamia Nut Brownies

Macadamia Nuts were well-known to the indigenous inhabitants of Australia, and were first discovered by early white settlers in 1828. This now immensely popular Bush Nut is found in many Australian recipes. These Chocolate Macadamia Nut Brownies can be eaten straight away or made up to a week before required. Keep covered in the refrigerator or perhaps, if you want them to still be where you’ve put them in a week’s time, hidden. Adapted from a recipe on the “Australian Women’s Weekly” website.

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