Makes approx. 15 pieces.

Ingredients:

• 225g (8oz) digestives, roughly crushed.
• 85g (3oz) vegetable margarine.
• 50g (2oz) golden syrup
• 50g (2oz) sultanas or raisins
• 25g (1oz) cherries, chopped
• 25g (1oz) pecan nuts, chopped
• 25g (1oz) dark chocolate chips
• 225g (8oz) dark cooking chocolate
• extra cherries and pecan nuts (optional for decoration)

Method:

1.  Melt the margarine and syrup together in a small saucepan.
2.  In a large bowl, mix together the biscuits, sultanas or raisins, cherries, chocolate chips and nuts.
3. Pour the margarine and syrup mixture into the biscuit mixture and combine thoroughly.
4. Pour the mixture into a small, greased baking tray and press down evenly into the corners. Place in the fridge to harden.
5. Meanwhile, bring a small pan of water to the boil and turn the heat to the minimum setting.
6. Place a bowl on top of the pan. Break the chocolate into the bowl and stir it until melted.
7. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the baking tray. Decorate with nuts or cherries if desired and put back into the fridge to re-harden.
8. Remove from fridge and cut into pieces.

Recipe: Martin Shaw Cooks Veggie