Monday, 28 November 2011

Holiday Granola Bars



Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients:

2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup wheat germ
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup honey
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup dried sour cherries, chopped
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup slivered almonds

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla.
3. Mix well using your hands, add in cherries, chocolate chips and almonds. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden around the edges. Cool on wire rack for about 30 minutes before cutting. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting because they will crumble.

Notes:

- Store granola bars is airtight container for up to three days.

Chocolate Christmas log

 

Ingredients

FOR THE CAKE

FOR THE FILLING & ICING

  • 50g butter
  • 140g dark chocolate , broken into squares
  • 1 tbsp golden syrup
  • 284ml pot double cream
  • 200g icing sugar , sifted
  • 2-3 extra-strong mint , crushed (optional)
  • icing sugar and holly sprigs to decorate - ensure you remove the berries before serving