Party food favourite, Colin the Caterpillar is marking 30 years of creation this month.
To celebrate Marks and Spencer has launched a range of new Colin-themed products and recipes.
The chocolate sponge roll cake has long been a party staple for children's parties and we all know adults can't resist a slice of the yummy treat either.
Marks and Spencer has declared August 26 to be National Colin the Caterpillar Day reports Birmingham Live.
The company posted several recipes on its website for fans to recreate at home including a Colin the Caterpillar trifle which includes slices of the original cake for a delicious dessert.
But if you prefer the tasting to the baking M&S has a recipe that doesn’t require baking.
The cookie dough recipe includes chocolate brownie mini bites from the brand as well as chocolate and the iconic Mini Colin Faces.
Marks and Spencer said: “This deliciously moreish cookie dough is easy to prepare and perfect for parties, picnics and indulgent late-night snacks.”
Here’s the full recipe to try at home:
Colin cookie dough recipe
Ingredients
- 65g plain flour
- 55g butter
- 50g caster sugar
- 20g golden syrup
- 15g cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp milk
- 40g white chocolate chunks
- 40g milk chocolate chunks
- 40g chocolate brownie mini bites, cut into sixths
- M&S jazzie sprinkles
- Mini Colin faces
Method
Put the flour in a microwaveable bowl and heat on high for 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds to avoid burning, until an internal temperature of 75°C/167°F is achieved. Allow to cool. (This step is important as there’s a risk of using raw flour, heating kills any potential bacteria.)
In a large bowl, cream together the butter, caster sugar and golden syrup until light and fluffy.
Sift in the cocoa powder and cooled flour, then whisk until combined.
Add the milk and continue to whisk until smooth. The mixture should now resemble cookie dough.
Stir in milk and white chocolate chunks and ¼ of a jar of jazzie sprinkles.
Gently fold in the brownie pieces, being careful not to overmix as they’ll break down.
Scoop the dough into a bowl and decorate with mini Colin faces before serving.
Chill in the fridge if you prefer a firmer cookie dough.
