Scorched Almond Surprises

Ingredients

• 225 g butter, softened
• 110 g sugar
• 100 g HIGHLANDER® Condensed milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla bean essence
• 300 g plain flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 34 NESTLE® Scorched Almonds

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 170 degs – fan bake and line two trays with baking paper.
2. Using an electric beater combine the soft butter and sugar and beat until pale and creamy.
3. Add the HIGHLANDER® Condensed Milk and vanilla and mix in well.
4. Stir in the combined flour and baking powder to make a soft dough.
5. Allow to rest for 5 minutes then take large teaspoonful (about 22g) of mixture in your hand and flatten slightly, add a whole scorched almond in the center and wrap the dough around to encase the almond.
6. Roll into a ball and arrange on the lined trays.
7. Chill the tray of cookies for 5 minutes then bake for 20-25 minutes or until pale golden all over. Allow to cool before serving.