Oatmeal and dried fruit pastries
Description
The recipe won't take much time. Oatmeal cookies are not only delicious but also incredibly healthy and light, as they contain only natural ingredients. They make an excellent nutritious breakfast. This recipe yields approximately 12–16 oatmeal cookies. Dried apricots, cranberries, and raisins are used as dried fruits. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Chop the almonds. Mix the dried fruits in a bowl. Preheat the oven to 175°F. Grease a baking pan and line it with parchment paper. Combine the oats, chopped almonds, and coconut flakes on a baking sheet, then bake for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the ingredients are lightly browned. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and stir in the wheat germ. Reduce the oven temperature to 150°F.
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Step 2
2. While the mixture is still warm, stir in the honey, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Then add the dried fruits. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and, using wet fingers or a silicone spatula, press it evenly and as firmly as possible against the surface of the pan.
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Step 3
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool for 2-3 hours before cutting into squares. Use a serrated knife. You can store the pastries in an airtight container at room temperature for a week or two, but they can also be kept in the freezer—this helps them stay firm and crisp and prevents them from softening several days after baking.