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Easter Chocolate Crispie Cakes Alternative to Easter eggs

As Easter treats go this one will go the quickest! The best thing about it is that you can make them so quickly, make all sorts of variations and in fact you can make them suitable for youngsters with dietary problems too! Ingredients (Makes about 12) Prep time: 10mins + chilling • 25g butter, margarine (or other suitable firm fat) • 50g golden or maple syrup, honey or fructose syrup • 25g cocoa or carob powder • 25-50g sultanas, raisins or chopped apricots • 7-8tbsp rice crispies, crushed cornflakes, Allbran or other preferred cereals • Pretty paper cake cases • mini coloured chocolate eggs Method 1. Melt the fat and syrup in a large pan, then stir in the powder until well blended. 2. When hot and smooth stir in the dried fruit and

sufficient cereal to give a firm mixture, stirring until thoroughly mixed. 3. Spoon equal amounts into the paper cake cases and top with a few chocolate eggs. Chill until firm.

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