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anzac bars

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Carolyn Haas
Whitewater, WI

We enjoyed Anzac biscuits on a trip to New Zealand a few years ago. They were a little different in every place we tried them. This retains the spirit of ANZAC biscuits, but in bar form. (Or if you're in AU or NZ - these are Anzac Slices!)

(2 ratings)
yield 9 bars
prep time 10 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For anzac bars

  • 1 c
    rolled oats
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 3/4 c
    coconut
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 3/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    butter (1 stick)
  • 2 Tbsp
    golden syrup
  • 1/4 c
    shredded coconut

How To Make anzac bars

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350ºF. Grease an 8x8 inch pan.
  • 2
    In a bowl, combine oats, coconut, sugar, flour, baking powder and salt.
  • 3
    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.
  • 4
    Make a well in the middle of dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until combined.
  • 5
    Press firmly into prepared pan. Use the bottom of a glass to help press.
  • 6
    Bake for 25 minutes. Sprinkle on the 1/4 cup coconut and return to oven for 5 minutes more until top is golden.
  • 7
    Cool. Cut squares while bars are still warm. Serve.
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