These are a delicious chewy cookie with the flavours of hot cross buns! A great alternative if you are looking for a wheat free, gluten free Easter treat this weekend.
Makes: Approx 20
Ingredients200g raw almonds
A few strips of orange rind
90g currants
30g coconut oil
50g rapadura
1 egg
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp mixed spice
1 tsp cinnamon
Slivered almonds, approx 2 tbsp
Method- Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F, line a baking tray
- Add almonds and orange rind to Thermomix : 10 sec, speed 9
- Add remaining ingredients : 10 sec, speed 4
- Spoon tablespoon sized balls onto tray and press down to flatten
- Top with slivered almonds to create crosses, push down
- Bake for 10 min or until browned
- Cool on the tray until they are firm enough to transfer to a cooling rack
Photos and notes: Please see:
http://www.sliceofhealth.com.au/thermomix-recipes/hot-cross-biscuits
