Oven-Baked Anzac Biscuit Bars with Coconut and Golden Syrup

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A chewy and nutty baked bar inspired by traditional Australian Anzac biscuits, combining rolled oats, desiccated coconut, and sweet golden syrup. This Australian-inspired recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, layers rolled oats, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 18 min Serves 12 Australian cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup desiccated coconut. Stir until evenly mixed.
  3. Step 3: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt 125 g unsalted butter and 2 tbsp golden syrup together until smooth and combined.
  4. Step 4: In a small cup, dissolve 1 tsp baking soda in 2 tbsp boiling water, then quickly stir this into the melted butter and golden syrup mixture; it will foam slightly.
  5. Step 5: Immediately pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until all oats are coated and the mixture is sticky.
  6. Step 6: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press it down evenly with the back of a spatula.
  7. Step 7: Bake for 15-18 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set but slightly soft.
  8. Step 8: Remove from oven and let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into bars.

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