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February 4, 2026
How to make moreish cookies from store-cupboard odds and ends – recipe
Almost anything goes with these thrifty and delicious cookies
TL;DR
- The recipe is an adaptation of Christina Tosi's 'Compost Cookies', designed to be flexible and use pantry staples.
- Key flavor enhancers include fresh coffee grounds and the combination of sweet and salty ingredients like crisps and pretzels.
- An optional biscuit crust can be made from crushed biscuits and melted butter.
- Ingredients can include chocolate chips, chopped sweets, cereal, tortilla chips, or roasted fava beans.
- The dough is prepared by beating butter, sugar, and syrup, then incorporating other ingredients and optional additions.
- Dough balls should be chilled for at least an hour before baking at 190C (170C fan) for about 18 minutes.
- The cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days or frozen for up to three months.
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