Freda Shabelstock ( Shabelstock) Baker's Coconut and Oats Crunchies

Freda Shabelstock ( Shabelstock) Baker's  Coconut and Oats Crunchies

Crunchies, also known as flapjacks, this recipe is quick and easy to make with your kids. Add a handful of nuts, chocolate chips or mixed dried fruit in the mixture for variety.

Ingredients:
2 cups oats
1 cup coconut, medium
1 cup cake flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
180g butter
1 heaped tablespoon golden syrup
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
Extra butter for greasing
Melted chocolate to complete

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a square baking tray with the extra butter. In a mixing bowl mix together the oats, coconut, cake flour and sugar. Add the nuts, chocolate chips or mixed dried fruit if using. #capemalaycooking
2. Melt the butter in a separate pot then add the golden syrup and bicarbonate of soda.
3. Remove from the heat when the butter mixture is bubbling and mix it into the dry ingredients.
4. Press the dough lightly into the greased baking tin. Bake for 30 minutes.
5. Pour chocolate over, leave to set for about 5 minutes.
6. Cut in squares whilst still hot. Leave to cool before gently removing the crunchies.