Sticky date and chocolate biscuits

An easy bake that you can make in the afternoon when you are feeling something cheeky with chocolate without the guilt.

Makes 20 biscuits.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of self-raising flour

• 1 tsp of brown sugar (optional)

• 1/4 cup butter or 3 tablespoons of coconut oil

• 1 egg

• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips, sugar free

• 1/2 cup pitted dates, chopped finely

• 1 pinch of salt

• 3 tsp water

Method:

1. Preheat the over to 180 degrees, and place baking paper on trays

2. Mix all the ingredients and add one teaspoon of water at a time to bind together

3. Make 20 small balls and place them on lined trays

4. Sprinkle a tiny bit of salt on top of each ball

5. Flat each biscuit slightly

6. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden

7. Note: to keep them fresh, store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.