Colin the Caterpillar is a British icon.
From office parties to weddings, Colin is everyone’s go-to party favourite!
Colin first arrived on the scene in 1990 and since then M&S has produced over 15 million Colin the Caterpillar cakes.
We’ve shared the recipe below from the M&S website, where you can find links to all the ingredients you’ll need.
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This deliciously moreish cookie dough is easy to prepare and perfect for parties, picnics and indulgent late-night snacks.
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
1. 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.)
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, caster sugar and golden syrup until light and fluffy.
3. Sift in the cocoa powder and cooled flour, then whisk until combined.
4. Add the milk and continue to whisk until smooth.The mixture should now resemble cookie dough.
5. Stir in milk and white chocolate chunks and ¼ of a jar of jazzie sprinkles.
6. Gently fold in the brownie pieces, being careful not to overmix as they’ll break down.
7. 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.
