Apricot and cardamom cookies

Author: Jenny de Montalk - BA, GDipJourn, Editor

Author: Sarah Swain - Food writer, stylist and recipe creator

Photographer: James Moffatt

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Taste the perfect balance of sweetness and spice with these cookies! Packed with wholesome oats, nuts and dried apricots, these treats offer a satisfying crunch with hints of warming spices. They're ideal for teatime or as a delightful snack for guests.

Serves: 26 (Makes 26 cookies)

Time to make: 25 mins

Hands-on time: 10 mins

Ingredients

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1 cup oatsoatmeal uncookedX
1 cup flour
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ cup desiccated coconut
¾ cup caster sugar
¼ cup chopped nuts
¼ cup dried apricots, finely chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 tablespoons golden syrupmaple syrup corn syrupX
½ cup canola oil
1 egg, lightly beaten

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 160°C. Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
2 In a large bowl, place the oats, flour, spices, coconut, sugar, nuts and apricots.
3 In a small jug, place the remaining ingredients and whisk to combine. Add to the dry ingredients and stir well.
4 Shape mixture into small balls. Flatten with a fork. Bake for 15 minutes until light golden. Cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 131 cal

Kilojoules 550 kJ

Protein 2 g

Total fat 7 g

Saturated fat 2 g

Carbohydrates 15 g

Sugar 10 g

Dietary fibre 1 g

Sodium 60 mg

Calcium 20 mg

Iron 0.5 mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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