Just what Santa Ordered.

With Christmas just around the corner it's time to think about what the man in the red suit might like to nibble on while he's leaving the presents under the tree. 

This delicious biscuit recipe from Joanne Flanagan will hit the spot.

Cranberry, Oat, Coconut and Chia Bisccuits

Makes 24 biscuits.

Ingredients
150g Coconut Oil (melted butter can also be used)
2 tbs honey
1 cup wholemeal self raising flour
1/2 tsp bicarb soda
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup raw pistachios or pecans, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chia seeds
1 egg (optional)

Method

1. Preheat oven to 180°C or 160°C fan-force. Line two large baking trays with baking paper. 
2. Melt coconut oil with honey in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes or until combined and smooth. Remove from heat. Allow to cool. 
3. Mix flour and bicarb in a large bowl. Stir in oats, sugar, coconut, cranberries, pistachio and chia seeds. Add cooled coconut oil mixture and egg (if using) and stir until well combined (the mixture will still be crumbly). 
4. Place firmly packed tablespoons of mixture on prepared trays, allowing 2cm for spreading. Shape into rounds with fingertips. 
5. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool completely on trays.

Option: 2 tbs of chocolate drops can be added for the chocolate lovers.