Maggie's Fifteens Recipe

A delightful Irish treat, these colorful Maggie's Fifteens are perfect for Christmas! Get ready to impress with this easy-to-make recipe – you'll understand why they're called 'Fifteens' once you see how many you get! A festive favorite that's sure to become a family tradition.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 154.4 kcal
Protein 5g
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Ingredients for Maggie's Fifteens

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How to Make Maggie's Fifteens

  1. Combine the melted butter, sugar, and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, continue to boil for 1 minute, ensuring continuous stirring.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the desiccated coconut, glace cherries, and angelica. Mix thoroughly until evenly combined.
  4. Spoon small portions of the mixture onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper, shaping them into small mounds (about 1 teaspoon each).
  5. Allow the fifteens to cool and harden completely at room temperature. Once set, they're ready to enjoy!
  6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

77g

Fat

14g

Carbs

7g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Maggie's Fifteens?

Maggie's Fifteens takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Maggie's Fifteens?

Maggie's Fifteens has approximately 154.4 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 7 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Maggie's Fifteens?

The key ingredients for Maggie's Fifteens are Digestive Biscuits, Walnuts, Glace Cherries, Marshmallows, Sweetened Condensed Milk, Desiccated Coconut. See the full list with measurements above.

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