Date And Walnut Oat Biscuits

Lockdown has really got us in the kitchen. I don’t think I’ve baked so much in all my life than I have in the last few weeks!

From breads to koeksiesters to biscuits, I’ve made my fair share.

This week I decided to make use of the big bag of dates in the pantry and decided to make some yummy biscuits for us to snack on during the day. I am obsessed with dates and absolutely love the combination of dates and nuts. Dates are a sweet treat and really satisfies that sweet or chocolate craving!

Date And Walnut Oat Biscuits

I thought I would share this quick and easy recipe which I bookmarked ages ago and finally had the chance to try out.

Here’s the ingredients you will need:

150 grams of butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons golden syrup
1 and 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/4 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
100 gram white chocolate to drizzle on top, melted (optional)

Method:

Preheat your oven to 170°Celcius.
Line an oven tray with baking paper.
Beat the butter and sugar until it becomes light and fluffy then mix in the golden syrup.
Combine the flour, baking soda, oats, dates and walnuts, and mix well. Then mix very well with butter and sugar mixture.
Roll the mixture into balls, and place on the oven tray. Make sure you leave enough space for the biscuits to spread. Gently flatten with a fork.
Bake for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits become golden.
Cool on a wire rack.
Once cooled, drizzle with melted white chocolate.