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If you don’t have a piping bag, snip about 2.5cm off the corner of a plastic freezer bag and pipe through this instead. Note

Vegemite may be replaced with tomato sauce or 1/2 cup finely chopped cooked bacon. Note

You could also make smaller biscuits, using 2-teaspoon quantities, and sandwich together with melted chocolate. Walnut crumbs are available in the nuts aisle. Note

Nici Wickes shares a friend’s recipe for peccadilloes biscuits dating all the way back to 1963! Now that’s a tried and tested recipe

For easy dipping, place chocolate in a small deep bowl or measuring jug. Melt chocolate carefully and slowly. If over-heated, chocolate will seize (become grainy) if this happens, you must discard it and start again. Note

MAKES 24 Spray a little oil onto the oven trays before lining them with paper, to make sure the paper doesn’t slip. Note

This no-bake white chocolate banana slice recipe creates the perfect sweet treat!

Searching for your new favourite slice recipe? Look no further than this spiced toffee apple crumble slice that’s layered with all sorts of moreish goodies. Enjoy with a hot cuppa or share with the kiddies over a glass of milk

Everyone’s favourite childhood rice bubble creation gets an extra injection of Kiwi flavour in this Jaffa chocolate crackle slice recipe. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your next sweet event

The unbeatable combination of chocolate and banana is celebrated in these delicious muffins, which are packed full of real chocolate chips. These are great to make with the kids as a weekend treat or lunchbox snack.

Looking for a delicious gluten-free lunchbox filler? This frittata recipe is a must-try! Packed with plenty of veges and easily whipped up in your muffin pan, these little bakes will become a staple in your household

These deliciously sweet apricot balls are easy to make and a perfect lunch box snack or on-the-go energy hit.

Nici Wickes’ banana bread recipe is moist, sweet, slightly sticky and keeps well. It’s also dairy and egg-free, so it’s vegan-friendly. Try serving with orange butter and honey if you don’t have dietary requirements

Delicious and buttery lemon and poppyseed friands! The perfect treat for your next morning tea or brunch!