Thanx for receipe.How would I adjust a receipe if I want to use the crumbs (I have a LOT:20 cups) in a muesli rusk receipe and your receipe-adjusting the sugar etc? Mix in … Even out and flatten slightly by hand and then flatten/compact well with a rolling pin or flexible spatula so the cookies won’t flake/break apart. Crunchy oatmeal cookies are the only kind (of oatmeal cookies) that I like! I have one without the milk and it is great too, but yours sounds like the one my mom used to bake for me to bring back to Israel every visit down South, 🙂. If they’re difficult to cut, pop them in the freezer for 10 - 20 minutes. Substitute coconut oil or margarine (if you must) for the butter and use almond milk or oat milk. 😍 Very forgiving. Set aside to cool for five minutes. I used the sweet, shredded coconut available here in the US and added a dash of vanilla. My question to you Orna(or any reader here)is can I substitute maize flour (called Maizena here in S.Africa) for the conventional wheat flour and would I use the same quantity if this was possible ??? MORE+ And he doesn’t even like coconut! In large bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla. Combine the oats, rice crispies, chopped peanuts, salt and baking soda in a medium size mixing bowl. I am in Eilat en ek is Afrikaans. Bethany your review made me smile from ear to ear. CommentHi Orna, I will love to have most of your home made bakes. Hi Orna As a mom, I am always running around, driving and in need of quick, healthy (or healthy-ish) snacks. There are no social login steps defined in Sitecore for this flow! The oatmeal bars are nutritious, filling and delicious, and it’s something the whole family can enjoy throughout the week. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help. Orna. I love them because they are unique – yet vaguely familiar (hints of an oatmeal cookie but sooo much better). Stir to melt the coconut butter then add the vanilla and brown sugar. I’m telling you, Lyles Golden Syrup is THE secret ingredient. 🙂 Orna. (I hope this makes it up to you 😘), The traditional way of making them is with Lyle’s Golden Syrup—or they’re also delish with honey. You wrote that recipe so detailed, just like a lab procedure. But I work in a laboratory and I can follow a scientific protocol. Recipe instructions for your Traditional South African Oatmeal Cookie Bars. Orna, I hit thumbs down when I totally meant thumbs up:-) – everyone loves them ! Push down any edges that come up with your fingers or the spatula. Forget it. (I recommend crunchies and bulkas! I have found that adding 1 egg helps to make them not too hard and fragile. I have a possible opportunity to manufacture them, so it doesn’t make sense for me to leave the recipe out there anymore. . Isme, Hi Isme, Well that certainly is flattering! Just waiting for them to cool a little 🙂, I hope they gave you a taste of home and that your little one loved them! I would put them on another baking sheet and bake a little longer, covered with foil after 15 min. Thank YOU so much Maya for your lovely comments. Heat oven to 350°F. Your email address will not be published. Thanks for your terrific blog. The recipe I use I find the crunchies very dry and crumbly. I made a big batch over the weekend for a braai and it was a hit with Saffas and non-Saffas alike. P.s. Allow to cool and refrigerate until set before cutting into smaller bars. In a glass measuring cup or microwave safe bowl mix the honey, 1/2 cup peanut butter and coconut oil. Place in the microwave for 30 seconds to 1 minute. See more ideas about chip cookies, cookie recipes, dessert recipes. All in all the most basic yet delicious recipe I have ever used! They will harden as they cool. The Lyle’s syrup makes it, I almost cried when I saw it in the International Aisle at the grocery store. Welcome to OrnaBakes. what tempareture is required for crunchy oats. I wish I had one right now! Spread out on the prepared baking sheet. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. So you should come and see Eilat, developed and expanded much. And the next South African recipe on my list was melktert – my absolute fav! Hi Arina, These “crunchies” are deserving of another name. Will let you know how it goes. I want to try these! I can buy Lyles golden syrup here in Dallas at our local Krogers and in Florida at Publix. They’re very similar to Anzac cookies but baked as a bar. This took me straight back home! Cut the margarine into the mixture with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture is crumbly. (I like my granola bars the same way.) White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie Bars Crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside packed with juicy cranberries and milky white chocolate chips this recipe makes the most … My four children love your prior crunchies recipe and so do I. I’m sure the new one will be just as good. Let me know if you try it, or find a better answer. I am baking them for a Women’s Club program about South Africa. Baking time. How many oz is the margarine in stead of a cup than you. | OrnaBakes, Experience the distintive taste of African desserts | Sweet City Desserts, 10 African Dessert Recipe | Sweet City Desserts, The Best Southern Dessert Recipes | Sweet City Desserts, Oatmeal Squares Giveaway & TWO Coaching Spots left! I hope to inspire you with my recipes, stories, and favorite food finds. As an expat living in Canada, ” ‘n boer ma’am ‘n plan!” I use maple syrup instead of Lyle’s or Golden syrup even though I can get those here. Crunchy, chewy, toasted-oat-and-coconut squares of goodnessMakes about 48 2-inch bars or 56 smaller bars South African Dishes South African Recipes South African Desserts Kos Scones Oatmeal Cookie Bars Good Food Yummy Food Yummy Treats Thanks so much for understanding and happy holidays to you. Thank you so much for this great recipe!! Hello Orna, are you still working on the new recipe? Add the brown sugar and melt together, stirring once or twice, until butter is fully melted and sugar is shiny. So I just made these crunchies. I had to substitute the coconut for shredded almonds but it was soooo good. I love Eilat – haven’t been in many many years. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats. So glad you liked them! I had a cup of flour and lots of oats to use up before Passover. I’ve never used sweetened coconut flakes, but you could try cutting the sugar in half and see how they turn out! ~ Ros. I will eat them and maybe share with the rest of the crowds that are always trying to steal my crunchies!!!!! I’m sure that’s due to the added sugar and moisture in my coconut. Hi, just wondering what the oz. Try them for Anzac Day! Glad you liked them. What can possibly be a better activity than baking! It is not available on your site and I have been looking for a good recipy for ages. Thanks. Makes a delicious crunchy. So glad your kids enjoyed them! My South African cousins shared a pic of these the other day on Facebook and I immediately wanted to try them. You might recall (hopefully without any animosity) that I was advised to take my recipe down a few years ago because I was looking into manufacturing them. I made thes yesterday and they were great, however very crumbling. Food is love. Pop in your kid’s lunch box or grab for breakfast on the go. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Anouk, Hi Anouk, it’s been a while since you asked, but I just posted an updated version of my South African Crunchies recipe with gram measurements. My family loved them. Your email address will not be published. Stay up-to-date by connecting with me using one of the methods below! Where do I see the recipe? Orna, Where about in Israel are you? Also can’t find the recipe on this page …, Good day Orna, what temperature and for how long must these be baked? Dip in melted chocolate. These oatmeal cookie bars have the flavor of banana bread, the dense and chewy texture of oatmeal cookies, and the melty chocolate factor of chocolate chip cookies. That muesli sounds yummy – might have to try it! As a frequent SA visitor and cookie lover 😉 I’d love to make your crunchies. Being Southern, I … and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. Like in grams? Eat straight from freezer-delish. Soft, chewy, and LOADED with chocolate chips- They are a vegan and gluten-free dessert made in just 12 minutes. When is the new recipe coming? The Crunch candy bars and crispy rice cereal keep … – Orna. Thank you for taking the time to comment 😘. (I used food grade gloves and get in there with my hands!). Cooking Instructions Heat oven to 375°F. Going to buy the “proper” syrup tomorrow though 😉 I’m in Port Elizabeth (SA). However I was using the old version you had on this website and I don’t see it anymore would you be so kind to email it to me if possible because I bookmarked your website on my phone and I would refer to the recipe on the your website to make the crunchies I did not learn if of by heart. Or freeze for three months. Help? This was my favorite crunchie recipe and now it’s gone. It is pouring with rain here in Sydney, and the weather is starting to turn chilly with Winter on its way. Let me know if this helps! If I don’t have golden syrup, I use Silan, which is a date honey, and is the perfect substitute. Looking forward to hearing what you think! No-Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, Slice and Bake Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. I don’t want the recipe that badly. I have hardly ever baked in my life but have recently found out that I am Gluten intolerant and ,remembering crunchies from my South African childhood thought that I might try (in order to replace the tons of bought biscuits I was prone to consume before the Gluten intolerance). Caramel Oatmeal Cookie Bars, also known as Mountain Bars are thick, chewy bars filled with chocolate chips, oatmeal and caramel with an irresistible crunchy topping. Let me know if that’s you! The flavour is perfect and is wonderful to enjoy with a cup of coffee. This recipe is a crunchy cookie that I think is ideal for serving with a cup of Better than at the cafe I went to and I was seriously considering buying a batch from them! You’re awesome! Serve you guests with this oatmeal cookie bark that’s made with rice cereal– a crispy dessert. The dough will be crumbly. Just about to make crunchies I have just made a batch but I didn’t have any butter in the house and I don’t use margarine so I substituted oil instead – I used 180ml sunflower oil instead of the cup of butter (I googled the conversion.) My little 2 yr old girl loves oatmeal and cinnamon so here’s hoping she likes these too. de Villiers. Mix in sunflower seeds or other optional mix-ins. Hi Orna, Now I can make my own and its great. I cant find the actual recipe. Just made a batch of crunchies , they look and taste amazing, I even added sesame seeds for some omega 3, but they are too chewy 🙁 . For me, it’s almost like a dense cake that slices and packs well for breakfast and on-the-go mornings! I was fortunate enough to grow up with these delicacies. Just a little too buttery and moist. How To Make Crunchies video on YouTube >>, Bob’s Red Mill unsweetened shredded coconut, http://theycallmemummy.com/2012/10/22/peppermint-crisp-pudding/, http://domesticatedlife84.com/2014/10/19/crunchies/, http://www.ornabakes.com/2012/10/crunchies-traditional-south-african-oatmeal-cookie-bars/, Trader Joe’s Shopping List—with Weight Watchers PointsPlus Values | OrnaBakes, Bulkas on YouTube, and a makeover for OrnaBakes! I took a tried and true recipe for Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies that has been a reader favorite over the years and adapted it into bars. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Bars embrace the laid back nature of summer. Please let me know how the next batch turns out! I am a foodie and a baker. And tag me if you make them! I just want to make crunchies, please put the recipe up for our use, thank you. I’d love to try your crunchies version with the egg – please email it to me. A crunchy, brown sugar sweetened delight packed with oats and walnuts and drizzled with vegan chocolate! Melt-in-your-mouth, dairy-free Dark Chocolate and Oatmeal Cookie Bars dessert are a healthy cookie recipe option that taste so good no one will even realize that they aren’t bad for you! I made them with buckwheat honey because that’s what I had. A real call from the home country. Where are you located? This particular recipe produces crunchy oatmeal cookies, which is notable because most of my recipes tend to produce chewy cookies. Mine are sometimes a little chewier in the middle (which I like), but I’m going to increase the bake time on the recipe to 25 – 35 minutes for those of you who like their crunch! Follow these 3 | OrnaBakes. Heat oven to 350°F. So I looked and cannot find the recipe. Stay tuned. Break cookie into irregular pieces. And then I looked up your name to see if I could tag you – are you friendly with Aubrey Loots? South African living in the States just found some south African syrup. Use large sharp knife to … Bring to a boil, constantly stirring. My pleasure Natalie, and good to know they’re still tasty without the coconut. Thank you so much for your site and recipes. I couldn’t find unsweetened coconut in the stores here in suburban Chicago, so I used sweetened coconut and cut the sugar added in half. South African staying in Harare. just forward them to me. We were first introduced to these bars when we dined at local favorite, Ingredient in Kansas City. Sometimes my crunchies come out too dry and sometimes too hard. I love cooking and baking and it is a wonderful stress reliever when I’m busy in the kitchen. More and more the advertising on the net is ruining what used to be fun. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. It’s just as nice and slightly different. I hope you could help me out! Thank you for your input. thanks for your site, Hi Romny, I loved reading your message – I hope that you and your boys enjoyed eating the Crunchies! I’m a South African living in Germany and I remember eating crunchies as a child.I baked these today and they tasted just like the ones I remember eating back in SA.Thx for sharing your recipe. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. (One of my favorite words from the old days in SA. share the recipe please, South African oatmeal bars. I just found your blog and cant wait to try some of ur stuff. Oatmeal cookies are always a hit here. Preheat the oven at 170 C / 340 F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat. You are most welcome! (I used to cut them after 10 – 15 minutes but I find it easier to cut them when cool.) I turned my passion for food into something to cherish and appreciate instead of something to fear. But if you don’t have a scale, the recipe works perfectly if you just use a dry cup measure for the dry ingredients. Thank you for sharing! These are delicious! This is my most searched and requested recipe. Just checking tho. These Apple Oatmeal Cookies are packed with chunks of sweet apples and spiced with cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Baie life vir Jerusalem. ½ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries. In large bowl, beat margarine and sugars until creamy. Set the oven rack to the middle and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 C) convection (preferably) or standard. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously butter an 8 inch square metal pan. Set the oven rack to the middle and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 C) convection (preferably) or standard. Add in egg, mix, then add the oatmeal and chocolate chips. They’re like the best oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, with a streusel-crumble topping, and more melted caramel than you have napkins for, and that’s dreamy! 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