Like a hobnob and a ginger nut had a delicious, crunchy, butterscotchy baby. Makes 16 or so, depending on the size
- 175g oats
- 100g unsalted butter, softened
- 100g soft light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp golden syrup
- 1 heaped tsp ground ginger
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Preheat the oven to 160C fan and line a baking tray
- Use a food processor to grind the oats to a coarse flour
- Put the butter, sugar and syrup into a bowl and beat until well combined
- In another bowl, mix together the ground oats, baking powder, ginger and salt
- Stir the oat flour mixture into the butter mixture until completely combined
- Pinch off pieces to form balls around the diameter of a 50p
- Place on the lined baking try, well spaced out, and lightly press down on the top to flatten
- Bake for about 15 mins until golden brown then remove from the oven and place on a rack to cool
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