MELT-IN-THE-MOUTH ROSELLE BITES

We love melt-in-the-mouth cookies.

I have this little Roselle Bites 

to share with you.

When you bite into these mini cakes,

you will be surprised to taste the sweet and a little sour roselle filling.

However, roselle filling is bright red 

which is an auspicious colour for the Chinese New Year!

I have adapted this recipe from Sonia a.k.a. Nasi Lemak's recipe

Roselle

Roselle Bites

175g butter

50g condensed milk

255g all purpose flour

1 egg yolk

egg wash: 1 egg yolk+1 tsp milk

Roselle Filling, roll into little balls

1. cream butter and condensed milk till light

2. add in egg yolk, beat until combined

3. fold in sifted flour, mix to a soft & not sticky dough

4. roll into 8g balls & wrap filling

5. arrange on parchment lined baking tray, apply egg wash

6. bake in preheated oven 165'C for 25min until golden

7. cool completely before storing

Roselle Filling: 375g fresh roselle flowers

                           70g sugar

                           250g water

                           1/2 lemon

1. remove & discard seeds from roselle, rinse

2. remove skin & chop flesh of lemon

3. bring roselle, lemon flesh, water to a boil

4. continue cooking @ low heat, stir from time to time

5. when water has reduced, add sugar & continue cooking, stirring

6. cook till mixture comes together into a lump, remove & let cool