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Cinnamon spice cookies

Serves: 12
Prep: 20
Cook: 20

    A good biscuit is a staple of any recipe collection and these cookies certainly hit the spot! They’re sure to become a lunchbox favourite or after school treat for the kids.

    Ingredients

    • 125g margarine
    • ½ cup castor sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 cup chopped pitted dates
    • ½ cup walnut pieces
    • 1 cup self-raising white flour
    • 1 tsp cinnamon
    • ½ tsp mixed spice
    • 4 Weet-Bix, crushed

    Method

    • Place margarine and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until light and creamy. Add egg and beat well.
    • Stir through dates and walnuts. Add sifted flour and spices. Mix well.
    • Form spoonfuls of mixture into balls and roll in crushed Weet-Bix. Place on lightly greased oven trays and press down with a fork.
    • Bake in a moderate oven. 180°C, for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.

    Tips

    • If you like chewier cookies try cooking these for only 15 minutes instead of 20 minutes.

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