Oaty Nut Biscuits

Delicious, healthy and very easy to make.

Makes 20.

Ingredients:   125g unsalted butter

                      2tbs treacle

                      1tbs water

                      1tsp baking soda

                      1 cup plain flour

                      1 and1/2 cups rolled oats

                      3/4 cup walnuts, almonds or pecans, chopped

                      3/4 cup brown sugar

1. Stir butter, treacle and water in saucepan over a low heat until melted.
2. Remove from heat. Stir in baking soda.
3. Put flour in a large bowl, stir in oats, nuts and sugar.
4. Add butter mixture, stir well to combine.
5. Roll heaped tablespoons of mix into balls.
6. Place about 5cm apart on baking paper covered oven trays or sheets.
7. Press to flatten slightly.
8. Cook in moderately slow oven [160 C] about 15 minutes, or until golden.
9. Cool. Store in airtight container when cold.