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Crunchies with dates

Classic South African crunchies with dates recipe

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: South African

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 cups oats
  • 1 cup desiccated coconut
  • 180 gm dates finley chopped
  • 230 g butter
  • 1 T golden syrup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 t bicarbonate of soda

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Mix the flour, oats, dates and coconut in a bowl.
  2. Melt the butter in a small saucepan, add the syrup and sugar and heat.
  3. When the butter is bubbling, add the bicarbonate of soda, stir through and remove from the heat.
  4. Pour the butter mixture into the dry ingredients and mix. Using the back of a metal spoon, press the mixture into a greased or lined baking tray (approximately 30cm x 20cm, depending on how thick you like your crunchies). Bake for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 160°C and bake for a further 10 minutes, or until golden brown, making sure they don’t burn. Allow to cool in the pan before slicing.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 - 4 weeks. You can freeze crunchies too.