apricot, sesame and cranberry biscuits

serves20

Ingredients

100g unsalted butter

100g brown sugar

2 tablespoons golden syrup

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda

115g rolled oats

150g plain flour

40g sesame seeds

110g dried apricot, chopped

100g dried cranberries

Dietary substitutions

• Butter ... margarine or Nutlex
• Flour ... gluten free flour

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C. 
2. Line baking trays with non-stick baking paper.
3. Place the butter, sugar, golden syrup and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. 
4. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes or until the butter melts. 
5. Remove from heat. 
6. Stir in the bicarbonate of soda then set aside for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
7. Combine the oats, flour and sesame seeds in a large bowl. 
8. Add the butter mixture, apricots and dried cranberries, and stir until well combined.
9. Roll tablespoonfuls of the mixture into balls (place 5cm apart, on the lined trays, then use a fork to flatten slightly)
10. Bake in oven for 8 minutes or until light golden. 
11. Set aside on the trays for 5 minutes to cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.