Name: Apricot and sultana biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 180 gram butter, at room temperature; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 1/2 cup self-raising flour, sifted; 1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts; 1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots; 1/4 cup sultanas; 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Apricot and sultana biscuits

Perfect to enjoy with a glass of milk or a cup of tea, these gorgeous cinnamon flavoured biscuits are stuffed with apricot, sultanas and crunchy nuts.

Makes 28 Item

Prep

20M

Cook

20M

Total

40M

Ingredients

180 gram butter, at room temperature

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 1/2 cup self-raising flour, sifted

1/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1/4 cup finely chopped dried apricots

1/4 cup sultanas

2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Method

1.Preheat oven to moderate, 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Lightly grease 3 baking trays.

2.In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in condensed milk until combined.

3.Fold in flour, pecans, apricots, sultanas and cinnamon. Roll mixture into walnut-sized balls. Arrange on prepared trays, about 2cm apart.

4.Flatten slightly with a fork. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden. Cool on trays.

Tip: Flour fork slightly before pressing biscuit dough, to help prevent sticking. Store biscuits in an airtight container. Store remaining condensed milk in a screw- top jar in the fridge.
Note

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