Preheat the oven to 210 degC or 200 degC (fanbake).
Put the flour, baking powder and butter cubes into a processor and process until the butter is very finely chopped.
Add the sugars and pulse to mix. Tip this mixture into a large bowl and mix in the dried fruit and peel.
Pour in the milk and use a blunt knife to mix to a moist dough. Tip this out on to a lightly floured board and very lightly pat or roll out thickly to about 15mm.
Use a cookie cutter to cut rounds about 6cm in dia-meter. Place these on a baking tray lined with baking paper or a baking cloth.
Arrange 2 cherry halves for eyes and 3 pieces of almond for teeth. Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and springy when pressed.
Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. To make the optional glaze, put the caster sugar and milk into a small pot and stir over a low heat until it forms a thick syrup.
Brush this over the rascals while they are still hot.
29/7/2006
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