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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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