Crunchie ( coconut Oat Bars)
Crunchies
This is a family favourite.
Crunchies are a delicious, easy, oat and coconut traybake flavoured with golden syrup from South Africa.
Ingredients:
2 cups desiccated coconut
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
2 ½ cups oats
½ lb butter
¾ tsp Bicarbonate of soda
3 tbls golden syrup
Method:
Grease a 12 x 8 inch tray
In a large bowl mix together the coconut,flour ,sugar and oats and mix well.
Place the butter, bi carb and golden syrup in a large heavy pan.
Melt on medium heat bring to boil and pour over the dry ingredients.
Mix well then pour into a greased tray with 1-2inch sides. Pat down.
Bake in oven gas mark 4 for 15- 20 mins till it is golden.
Leave to cool for 10 – 15 mins till it is firm to touch then cut into squares.
Leave in tray till cold.
Can be drizzled with chocolate.