Muesli and Cinnamon Cookies

Cinnamon and Muesli Cookies

I have been making some version of these biscuits since I was 10. They are so fast, I have now got them down to being on the table in under 20 minutes from the point of opening the cupboard (though admittedly they are still very hot at that point). These are the sort of biscuits that can make you feel like you are organised, on top of things and perfectly capable of having home baked goodies ready for guests even with a small child around. Apart from the heating of the butter and honey, children can do the whole thing.

I use a sugar free muesli for these moreish biscuits, or sometimes just oats.

If you dip the tablespoon in a cup of boiling water before the honey it will stop it sticking to the spoon. If you are giving these to smaller children make sure to use a baby muesli that has not got big pieces of nut. You can also replace the honey with agave or any other type of sweet syrup if you like.

110g butter or margarine

4 tbsps honey

1 tsp mixed spice

1 tsp cinnamon

110g muesli

110g self-raising flour

Preheat the oven to 180C (160C in a fan oven). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets

1. Warm the butter with the honey in a saucepan until just melted

2. Stir into the remaining ingredients

3. Shape into 20 small balls, about the size of a walnut

4. Place on the baking sheets with a few centimetres between them

5. Squash the cookies down with your fingers or a the flat part of the tines of a fork

6. Bake in the oven for 10-12 mins or until golden brown

7. Leave to cool for a few minutes on the tray before removing with a spatula