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As we head towards the end of daylight savings, the change of season and the glorious Autumn weather, our tastebuds are looking for a nice tasty little treat to enjoy with our afternoon tea.

The Twilight Kitchen has a couple of favourites for you to try your hand at over the long weekend.

Rock Cake
30 Servings

Ingredients

• 45g unsalted butter
• 100g caster sugar
• 1 egg
• 500g self-raising flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 200g mixed fruit
• 75ml milk

Method

1. Lightly grease oven tray.
2. Combine flour and cinnamon in a large bowl then rub in the butter.
3. Stir in caster sugar, mixed fruit, egg and enough milk to make a moist but still firm consistency.
4. Drop each rounded tablespoon of mixture about 5cm apart on the greased tray.
5. Sprinkle with sugar and bake at 170°C for 20 minutes.

Healthy Treat Date Balls
10 servings

Ingredients

• 150g almond meal
• Fresh large pitted dates 12 each
• 40g goji berries
• 30g cocoa powder
• 40g shredded coconut
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons black or white chia seed

Method

1. Place all the ingredients except for the chia seeds in a food processor, process until smooth and well combined.
2. Divide into 10 portions, roll each portion into a ball.
3. Place the chia seeds on a plate and roll the balls in chia seeds until they are coated evenly.
4. Place them on a lined tray in the fridge for one hour or until set.
5. These healthy treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.