Vegan Cranberry Tahini Slice

1. Prepare a square 20x20cm baking tin with non-stick paper. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (160c fan forced).

2. Make the SHORTBREAD BASE: mix all ingredients together until a dough forms. Press into an even layer into baking tin, and use a fork to poke holes in it. Bake the Base for 12 minutes until golden. Remove and place in refrigerator and remove when cool.

3. Make the NUTTY CRAISIN LAYER: In a large bowl, combine the nuts, Craisins(R), maple syrup and tahini until all the nuts are coated in syrup. Gently pour onto shortbread base, and spread evenly.

4. Make the TAHINI DRIZZLE: In another bowl, mix the maple syrup & tahini together until smooth. Drizzle over the entire slice.

5. Bake in the oven for another 15-18 minutes until the nuts are nicely toasted.

6. Remove from oven and fully cool before slicing. (The caramel will firm up as it cools down.)

Recipe by @run2food