Chocolate, nut and cherry biscuit squares
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An alternative to our rocky road recipe, using tasty pistachios and hazelnuts. No cooking required - perfect for kids!.
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Prep time: 15 mins
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Cooking time: 2 hrs
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Makes: 18
Ingredients
For extra flavour, use a chocolate flavoured with orange and spices.
- 200g (7oz) plain chocolate (70% cocoa), broken into pieces
- 100g (4oz) butter, diced
- 75ml (5tbsp) golden syrup
- 225g (8oz) digestive biscuits, broken into pieces
- 4 pieces stem ginger, roughly chopped
- 100g (4oz) whole shelled pistachios
- 100g (4oz) whole blanched hazelnuts
- 200g (7oz) glacé cherries
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
Method
- Line a 18 x 28cm oblong cake tin with baking paper.
- Place the chocolate, butter and golden syrup in a small pan and heat gently, stirring occasionally until smooth and shiny.
- Place all the remaining ingredients in a large bowl and mix well, then add in the chocolate mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
- Tip the mixture into the prepared tin and even it out with the back of a spoon. Leave to set in a fridge for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Run a knife around the edge of the tin, turn out onto a board and remove the baking paper. Dust the surface with cocoa powder and serve cut into squares.
Top tip: For extra flavour, use a chocolate flavoured with orange and spices. www.enjoycountrylife.co.uk
By Jennifer Shepherd
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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