CRUNCHIES

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This Recipe Makes ± 16 Squares

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Crunchies are the ultimate quick snack. It is a granola-cookie like treat that is baked in the oven until golden.

These crunchies are super yummy & is loved by all. They take very little time to prepare & their perfect for snacking on, on those cold nights. It may be served with or without chocolate but I personally love the addition of chocolate – it makes it extra delicious & the kids will definitely love them.

This is also a great bake to gift someone & also perfect for those Eid & Diwali/Deepavali parcels.

 

Crunchies Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 200 grams butter / margarine, room temperature
• 1 ½ cups oats
• 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey or golden syrup – I used honey
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 80 grams milk chocolate

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 180° Celsius.
2. Make sure the butter / margarine is at room temperature.
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4. Get out a 27 centimetre square oven-safe casserole or baking tray. I have used the Guzzini casserole.
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6. Line the casserole/baking tray with parchment or wax paper.
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8. Grease with spraying oil & set aside.
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10. To a mixing bowl, add in the all-purpose flour.
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12. Thereafter, add in the desiccated coconut.
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14. Add in the oats.
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16. Add in the salt & cinnamon powder.
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18. Mix well & set aside.
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20. Place a pot or saucepan on the stove-top on medium heat & add in the butter / margarine.
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22. Add in white & brown sugar.
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24. Pour in the vanilla essence.
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26. Drop in the honey or golden syrup.
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28. Mix well.
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30. Continue mixing on medium heat until the sugars have dissolved. If left unattended to, the sugars can caramelize & burn so keep stirring. It should transform into a golden colour.
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32. Next, remove the pot/saucepan from the heat.
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34. Quickly add in the bicarbonate of soda (baking soda).
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36. Mix well.
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38. Pour the sugar mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients (flour, oats, coconut).
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40. Mix until everything is well incorporated. It should form a thick, clumpy mixture.
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42. Place the mixture into the prepared casserole/baking tray.
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44. Using the back of a spoon or a spatula, evenly press the mixture into the casserole/baking tray.
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46. Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven at 180° Celsius.
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48. Once baked, carefully remove the Crunchies from the oven.
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50. Allow it to cool for 2 minutes in the casserole/baking tray.
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52. Thereafter, carefully grab the sides of the wax or parchment paper & lift it out of the casserole/baking tray.
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54. Whilst still warm, use a sharp knife & cut into squares. I got 16 squares out of mine but you may cut them bigger or smaller, according to your preference.
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56. These Crunchies may be served as is but my personal preference is to add some melted chocolate over.
57. Break the chocolate of your choice into smaller pieces & place into a microwave safe bowl. I have used Aero Milk Chocolate.
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59. Place the bowl into the microwave for 30 seconds & then remove from the microwave.
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61. Give it a mix, making sure that the spoon is completely dry or else it can seize the chocolate making it unusable. The chocolate should be partially melted.
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63. Place it back into the microwave for another 30 seconds & then remove.
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65. Give it a stir once again & this time it should be melted all the way through.
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67. Using a teaspoon, simply spoon a little of the melted chocolate at a time & drizzle it over the cut Crunchies.
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70. Plate & serve.
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72. 
73. These Crunchies will harden & become crunchy once they are cooled – hence the name “Crunchies“.
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75. Store them in an airtight container for up to a week.
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77. If you enjoyed these Crunchies, you may also enjoy these varieties of biscuits (cookies).