Anzac slice

Serves:

Ingredients

• 1 cup (90g) rolled oats
• 1 cup (220g) brown sugar
• 3/4 cup (65g) coconut
• 1/2 cup (110g) plain flour
• 125g butter
• 2 tblsp golden syrup
• 1/4 cup (15g) shredded coconut

Method

Preheat oven to 180C. Lightly grease an 18cm x 28cm slice pan. In a large bowl, combine oats, sugar, coconut and sifted flours.

Heat butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan on low heat for 1-2 minutes, until butter has melted and mixture is well combined.

Make a well in centre of dry ingredients. Add butter mixture and combine well.

Press firmly into prepared pan using base of a glass. Sprinkle with coconut.

Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden. Sprinkle with coconut.

Cool completly in pan. Cut into squares to serve.

Notes

• • I sprinkle the shredded coconut on after baking. If you sprinkle it on before it turns brown and blends into the slice.
  • You need to keep an eye on this slice as it can burn very quickly.

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• • Apple and sour cream slice
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  • Coconut jam slice
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This recipe was created by Jennifer Cheung for Kidspot, New Zealand’s best recipe finder.

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