Just incase any Aussies are interested in buying the English tmx books - these were the prices I was recently quoted from the UK HQ:

"Fast and Easy Cooking" has 300 recipes and costs UKŁ19.95 plus UKŁ12.95 for postage and packing to Australia.

"Demonstrator Delights", 88 favourite recipes from our UK Demonstrators, UKŁ12.95 and an additional Ł2.00 for post
& packing if shipped with "Fast and Easy Cooking".

Depending on the conversion rate you are looking at about $100AU (which includes postage) for the two books.  That doesn't include any bank or credit card fees however.  International bank transfers and cheques are over $30AU now from memory, so credit card is probably the best option (have to fax or phone through details though - not email).

Chelsea 

P.S - I agree - if only they did them as ebooks!!!

$250 Cookie Recipe - Read my next post for the explanation.

Ingredients
130g oats
125g Cadbury chocolate
80g nuts (optional)
125g butter
100g brown sugar
120g sugar
1 egg
˝ tsp vanilla
150g flour
Pinch salt
˝ tsp baking powder
˝ tsp bicarbonate of soda
170g chocolate chips

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 180° and grease or line biscuit trays.

Blend oats in tmx to a fine powder (8 seconds, speed 8 ), set aside.

Grate Cadbury chocolate squares in tmx (5 seconds, speed 8 ), set aside.

Chop nuts if you are adding them in tmx (4 seconds, speed 5 ) , set aside (can combine with grated chocolate).

Method:
Place butter and sugars into bowl and cream (30 seconds, speed 5).

Add egg and vanilla and mix (6 seconds, speed 5).

Add flour, oatmeal, salt, baking powder, bicarb soda and mix (20 seconds, speed 5).

To add the choc chips, grated choc and nuts try reverse speed 4-5 and gradually adding the choc and nuts through the hole.  Note: the mixture gets very thick (like rum balls) and in the end I had work the last ingredients in by hand as my blades wouldn’t spin.

Roll into balls (no need to flatten) and place 5cms apart on tray.  Bake for 10 minutes.

Enjoy!

See Chelsea's healthier version of this recipe here.

members' comments

Chelsea - The cookies are yummy, but still don't compare to the fudgy-wudgy ones in my books. . . .
I made these today but used some healthier ingredients (rapadura, white spelt flour, organic chocolate etc).  I think I will post it as a separate recipe so that it doesn't get lost in this thread.  
When made with roasted peanuts I think these are my favourite cookies of all time.

mum23 - these are very yummy! I had no problem at the end mixing everything in Thermy. (I forgot to add last bit gradually).

Chookie - thanks, a very good biscuit.   Not too sweet,  which is how we like them.  I think it is the oats that gives them a nice texture.    Will make them again although will modify a little.   Will melt the butter and chocolate to allow for easier mixing at end.   I used a small ice scoop to form the biscuits and chopped the walnuts by hand. Thanks again   Made 3 doz.

cookie - We love these cookies. Very moreish

bellesy - Made these, skipped the choc chips but I don't think it matters).  They were really wonderful.

Chrisie8 - Lovely cookies, made my very first cookies in my new TM.  Thanks heaps for sharing the recipe!  

Culidh - I've made these a couple of times and like them so much I do not allow myself to make them very often.

Denzelmum - 10/10.  Yum!  I made about 4 dozen, good size for little mouth.  Will make it again, with your healthier version.  Thanks, Chels!
Made another lot today, using all steel cut oats, no choc chip and jumbo size (a dozen).  Yummo!
Also made with white choc, my fussy DD said it's soooo yummm...

salval -  Yum! Thanks for the recipe!

Lynnie - they are sensational.  I used lindt chocolate as this was all I had.  Not sure if it made much difference.

Zan - Loved them. Used mostly dark chocolate.

Courton - Delish. The only comment I would add is that my cookies took nearly 15 mins to cook, not 10.











 

Sorry Tenina.  At least you know I am taking note of your tips.  Love the calendar by the way!

Chelsea 

Funny you should mention that - I heard Sally Wise speak on ABC radio a while ago (she is a fellow Tasweigan) and have been meaning to buy her book.  I will have to hunt around.
Thanks heaps for the reminder.
Chelsea 

The only preheating that I have come across is a tip in the 2009 calendar.  Tenina recommends preheating your tmx bowl before beating eggs whites - but this is to ensure the bowl is moisture free and you need to let it cool before you add your egg whites anyway.
Chelsea 

Thanks so much Tenina.  I am new to the world of jam making, so these tips are greatly appreciated. Will give it a go over the weekend.
Chelsea 

Just made the choc. macadamia shortbread from Tenina's steamoven site.  Can't wait to try it - looks delish.  Didn't have any macadamia's so I went with hazlenuts and peanuts.  Fingers crossed it will still taste ok.  Now I'm off to make some mashed potatoes to go with the lovely beef and guiness left-overs from last night.  A good winter warmer dinner!
Chelsea 

Hang in there.  Shouldn't be long now.  Make sure you have all of the ingredients ready for your first big cook up!!!
Chelsea