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Irresistible South African Roman Creams

Irresistible South African Roman Creams

Irresistible South African Roman Creams: crispy, creamy, chocolate-dipped coconut cookies that vanish fast!
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 22 minutes
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g butter (softened)
  • 1 cup caster sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla essence
  • 4 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 125 g cocoa powder
  • 2 cups desiccated coconut
  • 450 g smooth chocolate (melted)

Equipment

  • Electric hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Baking trays
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Small bowl for melted chocolate
  • Shallow dish for coconut
  • Spatula and measuring cups/spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line two baking trays with parchment paper.
  1. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, caster sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
  1. Add the egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla essence to the mixture; mix until smooth and glossy.
  1. In a separate bowl, sift together the cake flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder; gradually add to the wet ingredients until a soft dough forms.
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and slightly flatten them; place them on the trays with at least 3 cm (1 inch) between each.
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes; the edges should be set and the centers slightly soft. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  1. Once cooled, sandwich two cookies together with a generous spoonful of melted chocolate.
  1. While the chocolate is still wet, roll the edges of each sandwich in desiccated coconut until fully coated.
  1. Let the finished Roman Creams sit at room temperature until the chocolate sets completely, about 30–45 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to modify the ingredients based on dietary needs, such as using plant-based butter or a flax egg for a vegan version. These cookies stay fresh for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. For longer storage, freeze the unfilled cookies instead. Consider adding a pinch of instant espresso powder to the cocoa for a deeper chocolate flavor.
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