Friday, May 12, 2023

Hedgehog Fingers No. 1

1/4 lb. butter, 1/4 lb. sugar, 1 egg, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 1/2 lb. plain biscuits (such as coffee or Marie), 1/2 cup chopped nuts, 3/4 cup sliced raisins or dates (or a mixture), 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

Method: Work butter, sugar, and cocoa together. Melt in a saucepan, and while still warm add crushed biscuits, beaten egg, fruit, and nuts. Mix well and press into a log tin or similar cake tin that has been lined with greaseproof paper. Level the top and put to set in cool place. When firm, cut into strips or fingers. May be iced if desired. The mixture may also be moulded into small balls while soft and rolled in coconut.

Source: contributed by Mrs. L. McInnes (Robe), Mrs. G. Foster (Lyndoch), Mrs. E. L. Withall (Jervois), and eight other members in The South Australian Country Women's Association Calendar of Cakes: A Cake a Day for 365 Days (Kent Town: S.A.C.WA.; 11th edition, 1973), 'Jan. 3'.

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