Golden Syrup Oat Crunchies

We all know that the answer to most sugar cravings is Golden Syrup! If you can fight the urge to spread it on the nearest starch, try out these Oat Crunchies - they're chewy, crunchy and sugary all at once!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10-12 minutes
Serves: 24 moulds / pieces
Cooking Temp: 160C

Ingredients
2 cups regular oats
1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
1/2 cup plain flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1/2 cup soya margarine 
3 tablespoons Golden Syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla essence

Step 1
Place margarine, vanilla essence and golden syrup in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for approximately 2 minutes, checking every 30 seconds until melted together. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2
Mix remaining ingredients in to a large bowl and stir gently until combined.

Step 3
Pour margarine/golden syrup mixture in to dry ingredients. Mix until all dry ingredients are covered. 

Step 4
Place spoonfuls of mixture in to greased faircake tray. Compress mixture with the back of a spoon.

Step 5 
Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden. Remove and allow to cool in for 3 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.