British · serves 2

Wagon Wheels

Marshmallow and jam between two biscuits, the whole thing dipped in chocolate.

70 min A proper cook Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 160g butter, softened
  • 80g caster sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 120g self-raising flour
  • 120g plain flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 200g marshmallows
  • 60g raspberry jam
  • 250g chocolate

Method

  1. Cream butter and sugar until pale, then the vanilla.
  2. Sift both flours and the salt in, mixed to a dough. Wrap, chill 30 minutes.
  3. Roll to 3mm and cut 16 rounds with an 8cm cutter.
  4. On a lined tray, 10 minutes in the freezer.
  5. 180°C for 10-12 minutes until slightly golden.
  6. Cool 5 minutes, then eight onto a rack and eight left flat side up on the tray.
  7. A 1cm slice of marshmallow on each tray biscuit, back in the warm oven for a minute to soften and spread.
  8. Jam on the other eight, pressed together, then dipped in melted chocolate and set on paper.

Questions people ask about Wagon Wheels

How long does Wagon Wheels take?

About 70 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is a proper cook. A good part of that is unattended, so you can get on with something else once it is going.

What can I use instead of maida in Wagon Wheels?

Use plain atta for a denser, nuttier result, or a 50/50 mix if you want to keep some lift.

Can I make Wagon Wheels ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Wagon Wheels vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

Do I need an oven for Wagon Wheels?

Yes, this one needs an oven. If you do not have one, look at the no-oven filter on the baking page: eleven of the bakes here are built for a cooker, a pan or the fridge.

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