Chocolate and raisin Anzac slices

Name: Chocolate and raisin anzac slices
Total time: 55 min
Yield: Makes 24

This tasty fruity and chocolatey slice takes all the flavours of a traditional Anzac biscuit and turns them into a sweet slice, perfect for work and school snacks.

Oct 29, 2012 1:00pm

Makes 24
20 mins preparation
35 mins cooking

Ingredients

Chocolate and raisin anzac slices

1 cup rolled oats
1 cup plain flour, sifted
1 cup caster sugar
1 cup desiccated coconut
125 gram butter, chopped
1 tablespoon golden syrup
2 tablespoon boiling water
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup chopped raisins
200 gram dark chocolate, melted

Method

Chocolate and raisin anzac slices

1
Preheat oven to moderately low, 160°C. Lightly grease an 18 x 28cm slice pan. Line base and two sides with baking paper, extending 2cm above pan edge.
2
In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut.
3
In a small pan, combine butter and golden syrup. Stir over low heat for 2-3 minutes until melted.
4
In a small jug, combine water and bicarbonate of soda. Stir into butter mixture. Pour into dry ingredients. Mix in walnuts and raisins.
5
Press mixture very firmly into prepared pan using a fork. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden. Cool in pan.
6
Spread chocolate over the cooled mixture and chill until firm. Using a hot knife, cut slab into squares. Store in an airtight container.