Name: Glugg Oat Biscuits recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 30
Ingredients: 250 g butter; 2 tbs golden syrup; 1/2 cup dates coarsely chopped; 1 egg; 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda; 1 cup self-raising flour; 2 cup rolled oats; 1 tbs brown sugar; 3/4 cup coconut; 1/2 cup sultanas; 1/2 cup mixed nuts chopped; 60 g unsalted butter softened; 1 cup icing sugar sifted; 2 tsp lemon juice; 2 tsp lemon rind, finely grated

by carole mitchell Last updated on 07/10/2019

A very healthy snack containing oats, nuts and only a very small amount of sugar. - carole mitchell

Ingredients

Biscuits

250 g butter
2 tbs golden syrup
1/2 cup dates coarsely chopped
1 egg
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 cup self-raising flour
2 cup rolled oats
1 tbs brown sugar
3/4 cup coconut
1/2 cup sultanas
1/2 cup mixed nuts chopped

Icing

60 g unsalted butter softened
1 cup icing sugar sifted
2 tsp lemon juice
2 tsp lemon rind, finely grated

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 170C (fan forced). 190C for normal oven.
Step 2

Line two trays with sheets of foil or non-stick baking paper.
Step 3

Melt butter with golden syrup in a small heatproof bowl over barely simmering water, stirring occasionally (do not allow the bowl to touch the water). Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Step 4

Chop dates and place in a small heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water. Set aside.
Step 5

Beat egg and bicarb soda together and set aside.
Step 6

Drain dates thoroughly.
Step 7

Mix cooled butter mixture with egg mixture and beat well with an electric beater.
Step 8

Add sifted flour and dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
Step 9

Fold in well-drained dates and nuts.
Step 10

Roll mixture tightly into balls and place on prepared trays. Flatten slightly with a fork. Alternatively, to create a slice, press mixture into a shallow tin.
Step 11

For biscuits. bake for approximately 12 mins, until brown. For a slice, bake for 20- 30 mins, until golden brown.
Step 12

To make the icing, place butter, icing sugar, lemon juice and rind in a bowl and beat for 5 mins until light and creamy. Spread the icing on each biscuit.