California Cookies

Unbaked cookies. An interesting concept?
Well, try it yourself. These cookies are so yummy, kids are sure to love them!

Makes: 20

Ingredients:
113gr-170gr prunes
284gr biscuit crumbs (wholemeal biscuits or mix wholemeal and sweet biscuit)
113gr sugar
1 tablespoon golden syrup
5 oz (142gr) butter
few drops of vanilla essence
water

Method:

• Place prunes into a fairly flat dish and pour over enough boiling water to just cover. Leave overnight.
• Lift the prunes out of the water, spread on a flat tray to dry out for a short time, then cut into convenient-sized pieces.
• Crush the biscuit crumbs fairly finely.
• Mix sugar, golden syrup, butter and vanilla essence, cream until soft.
• Work in the crumbs and finally add the prunes.
• Put into the lightly greased tin and leave in the fridge for a few hours to set.
• Cut into portions and sprinkle with sugar. Serve with cream, if preferred.