Best Syrup Crunchies Recipes

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CRUNCHIES



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Crunchies- South African Oatmeal Bar- Nutty, buttery, Sweet, and Crunchy - quite a treat these little wonders.

Provided by Imma

Categories     Snack

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounce (170grams butter)
11/2 tablespoon golden syrup or honey
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup (100grams granulated sugar)
1/4 cup (50grams brown sugar)
1/2-1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dry shredded coconut
1/3 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups of oats
1 1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon spice
1 teaspoon nutmeg spice

Steps:

  • Prepare a 8x8 or 9x13 baking pan/sheet if you want a thin crunchies - grease or spray with cooking oil. Set aside
  • Melt butter, syrup, brown sugar, sugar and salt in a saucepan, until completely melted. You may do this in a microwave safe bowl. Then add baking soda. Mix.
  • combine all the other ingredients in a large bowl - oatmeal, flour, coconut, sliced almonds and spices. Thoroughly mix.
  • Pour butter mixture into the bowl of oatmeal mixture , mix well.
  • Press mixture into a greased baking pan. You may use parchment paper to smooth it out.
  • Start baking at 325 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes , then finish at 300 degrees for another 10 minutes or until golden brown ,depending on your oven. Start checking after 20 minutes. Remove let it cool completely, then cut in to squares and serve. You may store in an airtight container for up to a week

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 kcal, Carbohydrate 22 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 234 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SOUTH AFRICAN CRUNCHIES



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This is a popular after school or lunch bag treat for all South African kids. Most South African baking is done using self-rising flour - and I highly recommend using it! The kind we get here in Canada is Brodie's.

Provided by Emjay99

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup margarine
3 tablespoons golden syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups self-rising flour, DO NOT SUBSTITUTE
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups quick oats, not instant
1 cup unsweetened coconut, medium

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 or 350.
  • Melt margarine on low heat. Add the golden syrup and stir well. Stir in vanilla extract and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl sift in the flour.
  • Add the sugar, oats and coconut stir well until evenly mixed.
  • Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the margarine/syrup mixture. Use an electric mixer to make sure all is incorporated evenly.
  • Press mixture into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Dough will be about a half inch thick.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown and depending on your oven so watch carefully. Edges may burn.
  • Remove from oven and using a pizza cutter cut into 24 bars. Gently remove and place on a wire rack until cooled. Store in an airtight container. Freeze well.

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