Oat Biscuits Recipe

The weather has definitely turned towards Autumn, the mornings are cold and misty. At least this year we can say we actually had a Summer, the weather has been glorious. When the nights start closing it I find it is always nice to have a cup of tea and some biscuits to end the evening. There is something comforting about oats, lovely in porridge as a breakfast but also fabulous for cooking with. This weekend I decided I was going to make some biscuits and as I had some oats in the cupboard I make a simple crunchy oat biscuit that goes fabulously with a cup of tea.

I have to warn you, these are deliciously moreish and once you have one can’t stop. I noticed that several had disappeared after I left them out to cool and found my son with crumbs on his face. He swore he hadn’t had any but I did catch him raiding the tin later. If you want to try them this is the recipe.

Oat Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

• 6oz (170g) margarine
• 6oz (170g) granulated sugar
• 3 level tablespoons syrup
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 6oz (170g) plain flour
• 8oz (225g) rolled oats

Method

1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F, 180C, Gas Mark 4.
2. Put the margarine, sugar and syrup in a pan and warm gently until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat
3. Add the rest of the ingredients to the sugar mixture and mix well.
4. Allow to cool then roll the mixture into small balls between floured palms and place on a greased baking tray.
5. Bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.

Serve when cool with a nice cup of tea.

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