Fruit cookies
Prep:
20 mins
Cook:
25 mins
Easy to make, fast to go. These fruit cookies are a wholesome choice and simply delicious.
200g butter
175g soft brown sugar
2 tbsp marmalade
2 tsp ground mixed spice
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground ginger
175g porridge oats
200g self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting
2 tsp baking powder
175g mixed dried fruits
100g walnuts, chopped
Preheat the oven to 160°C / 325°F / Gas mark 3.
Line a baking tray with greaseproof paper and set aside.
In a bowl, mix the butter and sugar until creamy, then set aside.
Mix the marmalade with 2 tablespoons of boiling water.
Stir into the butter and sugar mix, then add the spices, oats, flour and baking powder.
Mix in the fruit and nuts.
Dust your hands and surface with flour and roll the dough into a long sausage shape.
Cut into about 20 discs.
Place on the baking tray, spaced out.
Bake for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
Serves
Makes 20
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
25 minutes
Main ingredients
Dairy, Flour, Fruit, Grains
Recipe Type
Cookies & Biscuits
Level of Difficulty
Easy
