DINNER IN 35 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 180°C and grease a 20 x 30 cm baking tin.
DINNER IN 35 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
DESSERT
Crunchies
Easy South African crunchies: golden oat and coconut bars. Makes 20 in 35 minutes.
Total time35 min
YieldServes 20
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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Method
5 steps · about 35 minutes total
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Step 2
Mix the oats, coconut, flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
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Step 3
Melt the butter and syrup together, stir in the bicarbonate of soda (it will foam), and pour over the dry ingredients. Mix well.
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Step 4
Press firmly into the tin and bake for 20 minutes until golden.
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Step 5
Cut into squares while still warm, then leave to cool in the tin.
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Cooking notes
For chewier crunchies, bake for 15 to 18 minutes.
Store in an airtight tin for up to two weeks.
Add raisins or chopped nuts if you like.
Good to know
Press the mixture firmly into the tin and cut it while still warm.
Yes, though they will brown faster, so check them earlier.
They are similar to British flapjacks but include coconut and flour.
About this recipe
Crunchies are South African oat and coconut bars sweetened with golden syrup. They are quick to mix, keep for ages and are a lunchbox classic.
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