Denise says:

  • These biscuits embody all the traditional flavours of Rosh Hashanah, making them perfect for family tea over the Yom Tov celebrations.
  • Their soft consistency also makes them suitable for little ones.
  • Preparation Time: 20 minutes
  •  Cooking Time: 20 minutes
  •  Makes: Approx. 30 biscuits

Ingredients:

  • 100g unsalted butter/ non-dairy margarine
  • 100g light brown sugar
  • 50g clear honey
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ~
  • 180g plain flour
  • 200g rolled old-fashioned oats
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon mixed spice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • ~
  • 1 Granny Smith apple – peeled, cored and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 160°C / 350°F / Gas mark 4.
  2. Line two oven trays with baking paper.
  3. In an electric mixer, cream the butter/non-dairy margarine, brown sugar and honey. Then mix in the egg and vanilla extract.
  4. Combine flour, oats, cinnamon, mixed spice, baking powder and salt. Then add to the butter mixture to make the dough.
  5. In a separate bowl, toss the apples with lemon juice. Then add to the dough.
  6. Using an ice cream scoop, drop balls of the dough onto the prepared baking trays.
  7. Flatten each ball slightly with the back of a fork.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until set and golden.
  9. Cool on wire rack.
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