Ingredients
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PREP TIME
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cook TIME
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serves
Steps:
Prepare the Mahua Jam:
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Soak the dried Mahua flowers in warm water for 30 minutes. Drain and roughly chop the flowers.
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In a saucepan, combine the chopped Mahua, orange juice, orange zest, sugar/jaggery (if using), lemon juice, and butter.
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Cook over low heat for 10–12 minutes until thick and glossy.
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Cool completely and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Prepare the Brownie Cookie Dough
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Melt the dark chocolate and butter together, then allow to cool slightly.
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Stir in the condensed milk, curd, and vanilla.
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Sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
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Fold the dry ingredients into the chocolate mixture until just combined.
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Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped mahua flower.
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Chill the dough for 30–40 minutes until it is thick enough to scoop.
Shape the Cookies
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Scoop about 2½ tablespoons of dough and flatten gently.
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Place 1 teaspoon of the chilled Mahua Orange Jam in the centre.
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Fold the dough over the filling and seal it completely.
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Place the shaped cookies on a lined baking tray and top with extra chocolate chunks if desired.
Bake
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Bake at 175°C for 11–13 minutes until the edges are set and the centre remains soft.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the tray for 10 minutes before serving.