BREADS AND BAKING 91 Date and Orange Oat Cookies The fragrant aroma of orange permeates the kitchen when these cookies are baking. Orange is a classic partner with dates and both add a richness to the crumbly oat biscuits. INGREDIENTS Makes 25 150g/502/% cup soft dark Brown sigar 150g/502/10 tbsp vegan margarine Finely grated rind of 1 unwaxed orange 150g/S02/1% cups self-raising wholemeal flour, sifted 5mil/1 tsp baking powder 75g/30z/% cup medium oatmeal 75g/30z/'4 cup dried dates, roughly chopped Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F/ Gas 4. Line two baking sheets with greaseproof paper. Place the sugar and margarine in a bowl and beat together until light and fluffy. Mix in the orange rind. Fold in the flour, baking powder and oatmeal. Add the dates and mix until combined. 3 Place heaped tablespoonfills of the mixture onto the baking sheets, spacing them well apart to allow the mixture to spread. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden. Leave to cool slightly, then transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Vanianions Replace the dates with dried chopped apricoss, raisins or figs. Nurrition Notes Per cookie: Energy 106kcals/4444k] Protein 13g Fat 53g Saturated Fat 1.75g Carbohydrate 1438, Fibre 0.9g Iron 0.5mg Calcium 12mg