Makes about 4 dozen bite-size biscuits.
If you crave a little snack, I recommend these little bites. They are really easy to make, and they refrigerate and freeze well in a tight fitting container. I confess that I wanted to make them gluten free and I baked them with almond flour. The taste was delicious but cutting was a bit of a challenge; it was crumbling. If you happen to try them with almond flour and are successful, please let me know.
INGREDIENTS:
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, at room temperature
4 ounces mixed dried fruits and nuts, 1 cup (See Note)
1 cup old fashioned whole grain rolled oats
¾ generous cup flour
¼ cup maple syrup
PREPARATION:
Preheat the oven to 350F.
Line 8x8 pan with parchment paper extending the paper over the rim to make it easier to lift.
In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, pulse the butter, dried fruits/nuts, oats, flour and syrup until the mixture clings to the blade and almost forms a ball.
Press into the baking pan, packing the mixture with your hands, smooth the top and straighten the edges. Prick lightly with a fork.
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
Place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes. Lift the paper and cut the biscuits with a serrated knife into the size of your choice. I cut them into 1-inch squares.
Cool on a wire rack.
NOTE:
A mixture of dried fruits and nuts combined are available in small packages.
