Chocolate Macadamia Biscuits

Ingredients

• 125 g butter, chopped
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cups plain flour
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 150 g dark chocolate, finely chopped
• 50 g melted dark chocolate
• 1/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C.

2. 2

   Lightly grease and line three baking trays.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat butter, sugar, egg and vanilla together until pale and creamy.

4. 4

   Sift flour and soda together.

5. 5

   Fold through creamed mixture.

6. 6

   Mix in chocolates and finely chopped chocolate.

7. 7

   Roll rounded tablespoonfuls of mixture in balls, arrange two inches apart, flatten slightly.

8. 8

   Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden, cool on trays for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks, to completely cool.

9. 9

   Drizzle melted chocolate, using piping bag, set aside until firm, store in airtight container, for up to 7 days.