Skippy™ afghan biscuits

Serves: 20
Prep: 10
Cook: 12

Everyone loves an afghan. Try our healthier take on the classic recipe, made with prunes. They’re perfect with a cup of tea!

Ingredients

BISCUITS
  • 1 cup pitted prunes
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat spread
  • 2 tbs sunflower oil
  • 1/2 cup self-raising flour
  • 1 cup wholemeal flour
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 2 cups SkippyTM Cornflakes
ICING
  • 2 tsp margarine, softened
  • 3/4 cup icing sugar
  • 1 tbs cocoa powder
  • ¼ tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 tbs boiling water
  • 20 walnut pieces/halves

Method

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 180° and line 2 oven trays with baking paper.

  2. Step 2

    Place prunes, spread, oil, flours, and cocoa powder in a food processor and pulse until combined.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer to a large bowl and add

  4. Step 4

    Roll small handfuls (35g) of mix into balls, place on baking tray and flatten gently. Place in hot oven and cook for 12 minutes until set. Allow to cool on a wire rack.

  5. Step 5

    To make the icing, place all ingredients in the bowl a food processor and beat until smooth.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon 1 tsp of icing onto each biscuit once cool and add a walnut piece to each.

  7. Step 7

    Store in an airtight container.

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