Allow to cool and refrigerate until set before cutting into smaller bars. Just wanted to say dankie skattie, your crunchie recipe is a winner! STEP TWO: Add milk, sugar, and butter to a saucepan. I’ve also made your version without changes (others Han reducing the sugar to 1c) and it’s just a no fail recipe! And of course I go to his Hair Art and Science Academy for my locks too. Thanks in advance! 🙂 They were exactly as I remembered! These vegan oatmeal bars taste just like oatmeal cookies! Cool and store in plastic bag in freezer. 🙂, Dear Orna, As a former Weight Watchers Leader and Ambassador, her passion is to inspire others with her healthy recipes, favorite food finds, and weight-loss tips — with the odd confession here and there! Hi Cam, I’m sorry you feel that advertising on blogs is cheesy. They’re very similar to Anzac cookies but baked as a bar. 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. How many weight watch points plus are these, please? 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! This particular recipe produces crunchy oatmeal cookies, which is notable because most of my recipes tend to produce chewy cookies. Sheet pan cookies: How to make easy, crunchy cookie brittle at home Just mix, press and bake. 3/26/20 Brand NEW  How To Make Crunchies video on YouTube >>. You are most welcome! OK – I’ll make you some! Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Please let me know how you liked them! I love cooking and baking and it is a wonderful stress reliever when I’m busy in the kitchen. I’m so glad Crisco has a TF-free version. Where are you located? When the first timer goes off (after 25 - 30 minutes) turn the oven down to 300 degrees F and bake an additional 5 - 10 minutes depending on how chewy or crunchy you like them. In a glass measuring cup or microwave safe bowl mix the honey, 1/2 cup peanut butter and coconut oil. Crunchies were my favorite “biscuit”—the South African term for cookies. This feels like a really cheesey thing to do. Everyone should try this recipe at least once. You’re awesome! In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. What a great idea Liz! Well that certainly is flattering! I made these on the spur of the moment (couldn’t wait for my mom to text me her recipe so Googled ‘crunchies’ and found your page) – I didn’t have any shredded coconut in the house; left it out and the crunchies still taste really, really good. 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. Thank you! 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 🙁 . I cant find the actual recipe. The oz (ounces) measurements are for those who like to bake by weight – which is the most accurate method. Thes EASY and healthy oatmeal cookie bars are your answer! CommentHi Orna, I will love to have most of your home made bakes. Nice website BTW 😉 Thanks for taking the time to write in… Best, Orna. Thank you for sharing! Cooking Instructions Heat oven to 375°F. Ek is nou in Knoville TN maar het in SA grootgeword. I love Eilat – haven’t been in many many years. But if you don’t have a scale, the recipe works perfectly if you just use a dry cup measure for the dry ingredients. I am watching my weight these days and really love krunchies. Could you please translate this recipe to European weighing standards? Please can you send me the receipe for traditional crunchies. I made thes yesterday and they were great, however very crumbling. I’m afraid I am not able to give out my recipe at this time but I’m planning on releasing it in a few months so stay tuned. I have a lot of family there. So glad you liked them! It helps to know if your oven is accurate. PLUS my updated recipe below with easy steps and healthy options. Orna Purkin is the creator of OrnaBakes—where healthy meets yummy. He used to be my hairdresser! Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Bars embrace the laid back nature of summer. The new and improved plastic bottle—which I find wayyyy more convenient is available on Amazon >>, Try my amazing Gingersnaps or “Ginger Biscuits”  as we used to call them in SA with the leftover golden syrup >>, I like using Bob’s Red Mill unsweetened shredded coconut (aka desiccated coconut) which is also available on Amazon >>. The Lyle’s syrup makes it, I almost cried when I saw it in the International Aisle at the grocery store. Allow to boil for How many oz is the margarine in stead of a cup than you. You wrote that recipe so detailed, just like a lab procedure. 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 ??? Try them for Anzac Day! Thank you so much for your site and recipes. YAY ORNA for bringing this awesome South African Recipe to my world! All the family loved them and they worked well with gluten free flour so my wheat intolerant child could join in with the treat. In a large bowl (of a stand mixer or with a handheld electric mixer), beat the butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar together until just combined, about 20 seconds. I’m happy you found me Michele! I grew up in South Africa and haven’t been back for 10 years. I’ll return the favour and give you my favourite South African recipe: Peppermint Crisp Pudding! So glad you liked them. I will eat them and maybe share with the rest of the crowds that are always trying to steal my crunchies!!!!! Baking time. A crunchy buttery brown sugar and vanilla oatmeal cookie bar with a thick layer of chocolate and soft creamy caramel in the center. Just waiting for them to cool a little 🙂, I hope they gave you a taste of home and that your little one loved them! Let me know if this helps! I don’t want the recipe that badly. These Apple Oatmeal Cookies are packed with chunks of sweet apples and spiced with cinnamon, cloves and ginger. Spread out on the prepared baking sheet. I’m telling you, Lyles Golden Syrup is THE secret ingredient. I CRAVE them. This took me straight back home! I want to try these! Thank you for taking the time to comment 😘. I actually made something good for once, it looks just like your photos and I went into the kitchen to find my husband scarfing down crunchies before they were even cooled. Thanks for sharing. Thank you so much! My family loved them. http://www.ornabakes.com/2012/10/crunchies-traditional-south-african-oatmeal-cookie-bars/, Thanks, I leant my Kook en Geniet to a friend now I need this specific recipe. what tempareture is required for crunchy oats. Thank you Nelly – I am hoping to have the Crunchies recipe posted in the near future. Looking forward to hearing what you think! If you don’t . I wish I had one right now! Thanks for the great recipe. Heat oven to 350°F. As a frequent SA visitor and cookie lover 😉 I’d love to make your crunchies. Hi Orna, Oh well. I had checked a while ago and was expecting to see the new recipe up by now? A crunchy, brown sugar sweetened delight packed with oats and walnuts and drizzled with vegan chocolate! It IS a small world indeed, I can’t believe you know Aubrey! Hey there!! Even after all that! (I used to cut them after 10 – 15 minutes but I find it easier to cut them when cool.) And also, in regards to my Crunchies recipe. Please let me know. They were so good I ended up making them twice only for the three of us and by the evening it was all gone. Make sure to sign up for my newsletters and follow me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube so you don’t miss anything. The dough will be crumbly. These are delicious! I turned my passion for food into something to cherish and appreciate instead of something to fear. Cool completely, about 20 minutes. Also can’t find the recipe on this page …, Good day Orna, what temperature and for how long must these be baked? Recipe made 60 small ones, 90 calories each. I have just tried this recipe with Lyles Butterscotch syrup. I hope you like my video. Your email address will not be published. It’s just as nice and slightly different. Being Southern, I … They are so fabulous – they even passed the test of sharing them with a South African neighbour who is a wonderful baker. Make sure to incorporate all the dry ingredients at the bottom of the bowl. xo Orna. Hi Lisa, Great to know about the sunflower oil – thanks for letting me know. You make a basic oatmeal cookie dough and a quick, no candy thermometer homemade fudge. Thanks for writing in. In large bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla. 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. Add the brown sugar and melt together, stirring once or twice, until butter is fully melted and sugar is shiny. 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! They are to South Africa what Chocolate Chip Cookies are to America. Just a little too buttery and moist. My four children love your prior crunchies recipe and so do I. I’m sure the new one will be just as good. So I looked and cannot find the recipe. Or freeze for three months. South African staying in Harare. Like in grams? Loosen bars from sides of pan with spatula. thanks for your site, All in all the most basic yet delicious recipe I have ever used! (One of my favorite words from the old days in SA. Great recipe! * Combine butter and sugars in a large bowl and stir until well-combined. I was fortunate enough to grow up with these delicacies. I just found your blog and cant wait to try some of ur stuff. 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. Was laasjaar in Israel. Oatmeal cookies are always a hit here. I took it out after 25 minutes and it was very wet inside. Bake 20 minutes or until firm and golden brown. Two half sheet pans (16.5 x 11 inches) (one for cookies, one to protect the bottoms), Serrated knife (recommended Victorinox Steak Knife, Crunchy, chewy, toasted-oat-and-coconut squares of goodness, Makes about 48 2-inch bars or 56 smaller bars, unsalted butter or margarine or coconut oil, (I use Kerrygold butter for the superior grass-fed flavor), unsweetened shredded coconut (dessicated coconut)Â, all-purpose flour (bleached) or white whole wheat flour, sunflower seeds, raw or toasted (optional). Soft, chewy, and LOADED with chocolate chips- They are a vegan and gluten-free dessert made in just 12 minutes. We like crispy in this house. please if possible could you email it to me to shanza123@gmail.com, Thank you for you sweet and kind way of asking for the recipe. Helen, I’m so happy you and the family liked them! I use Pinterest as my recipe book. 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). The flavor is to die for, seriously. I am a foodie and a baker. I hate this, being forced to jump through your hoops of advertising. Serve you guests with this oatmeal cookie bark that’s made with rice cereal– a crispy dessert. I did turn down the temp but was worried the bottom was burning so took them out at 36mins. If they already look golden brown keep the foil on; if they need to brown a bit more remove the foil, but watch very carefully so the tops don’t get overdone. Thank you for posting the recipe. Worked out the calories, too. Follow these 3 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 … I did use quick cooking oats (that was all that I had in my pantry) – is that why it was so crumbly? Stay up-to-date by connecting with me using one of the methods below! they sound delicious! Decrease the oven temperature to 300°F / 150°C. OrnaBakes is not affiliated with Weight Watchers International, Inc. All PointsPlus® values were calculated by OrnaBakes, and all recommendations and weight loss tips are in the opinion of OrnaBakes and in no way represent Weight Watchers International, Inc., the owner of the Weight Watchers® and PointsPlus® trademarks. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet (don't use a silpat, just a greased sheet -- they didn't have silpats way back when!). My South African cousins shared a pic of these the other day on Facebook and I immediately wanted to try them. Cool 10 minutes; remove to cooling rack with parchment paper still attached. Thank you. My pleasure Sumaya – glad they gave you a taste of SA. So I just made these crunchies. What can possibly be a better activity than baking! Hi Sharon, your Canadian maple-ginger versions sound delish! Mix all dry ingredients (except for seeds and other mix-ins) in a large bowl until very well combined. http://theycallmemummy.com/2012/10/22/peppermint-crisp-pudding/. But we don’t work with cups and ounces in Holland. Cool completely and store in an airtight container for one week. In a large bowl, combine the toasted oats, dried cranberries, and chopped almonds. Takes me back to my childhood. It is not available on your site and I have been looking for a good recipy for ages. Where do I see the recipe? Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Hi Arina, So glad your kids enjoyed them! Hopefully it will satisfy my South African cravings. 🙂, Hi Heather, I really hope you made the Crunchies and they gave you that warm taste of home! Going to buy the “proper” syrup tomorrow though 😉 I’m in Port Elizabeth (SA). And good to know about the gluten free flour. Orna. I added cashew nuts since its just something I always imagined to be in crunchies for some reason. Now I can make my own and its great. I’ll have to try that next time – thanks for sharing! Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.- Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, margarine, and vanilla in a large bowl. I hope to hear more from you in the near future! 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. Thanks. Serve you guests with this oatmeal cookie bark that’s made with rice cereal– a crispy dessert. Would like the recipe. Your email address will not be published. These are delicious! Crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. Bake for 10-12 minutes. LESS-, © 2021 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved. Bethany your review made me smile from ear to ear. Preheat the oven at 170 C / 340 F. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat. Warm regards, Orna, I make my own golden syrup to bake crunchies. 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, 🙂. They are incredibly tasty and super satisfying. I’ve never even seen Lyle’s Butterscotch syrup – but how could that be bad?! . Thanks for sharing Brendan! You are more than welcome to post my comment on Facebook, the world needs to hear about these transcendent Crunchies, haha! Dip in melted chocolate. 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. Spread the mixture evenly on a sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes, stirring halfway, until the oats are golden. South African living in the States just found some south African syrup. After 15 minutes carefully rotate the pan and set it on a second baking sheet; cover loosely with foil. Set the oven rack to the middle and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 C) convection (preferably) or standard. But I work in a laboratory and I can follow a scientific protocol. de Villiers. Press half of the oat mixture over the bottom of the baking dish. Cut the margarine into the mixture with a pastry blender or 2 knives until the mixture is crumbly. Thanks so much for understanding and happy holidays to you. I’m truly sorry if it inconvenienced any of you. Hi Dave, I’m afraid I don’t have any experience with gluten free baking, so I can’t give you an informed answer. Please hurry with the Recipe , I’m all for the sweet but Healthy! | OrnaBakes. Just checking tho. Please do let me know what else you make! Additions are only limited by imagination. It’s so perfect! may I have crunchie recipe plz. Love and light, Hi…Plz mail me ur crunchie biscuit recipe..thanks in advance…. I am so glad I found your recipe! I’d love to try your crunchies version with the egg – please email it to me. We were first introduced to these bars when we dined at local favorite, Ingredient in Kansas City. (Dough will be crumbly at first.). Jen Betty Crocker™ No-Bake Cookie Dough Bites, Betty Crocker™ Dessert Decorating & Specialty Products. Thank you so much for this great recipe!! It would be helpful to know how to adjust the sugar amount if we use sweetened coconut flakes. Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and line a 9x9 metal baking pan with parchment paper or grease and flour the sides and bottom of the pan. I love the combination of chocolate and oats, and I figured that the chocolate from the sunflower seeds would give my crunchy oatmeal cookie recipe an additional chocolatey, nutty flavor. Hello Orna, are you still working on the new recipe? Mix in … I love them because they are unique – yet vaguely familiar (hints of an oatmeal cookie but sooo much better). : ). It’s a freezing cold day in Hobart, snow on the mountain and I am missing my Mom and Dad terribly, think I might just give this recipe a go – hopefully it will not only warm up the kitchen, but take me a little closer to them back in Cape Town. Baie life vir Jerusalem. Please let me know how the next batch turns out! Thanks When he moved they all became good friends, I see him often! They are irresistibly good. May 9, 2019 - Explore Barbara Lee's board "Oatmeal cinnamon chips cookies" on Pinterest. Dankie vir die resep ek is nie n bakster nie, maar probeer gereeld nuwe resepte, maar ek kan nie die crunchies se metode vind nie. Spray one half sheet pan with cooking spray and line with parchment paper with a one-inch overhang all around. Help? It’s amazing Claire how little squares can transport you back in time! I have been searching for a good crunchy recipe since I had samples at a little cafe at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, where I live. Would love to see your recipe! Please share it with all your friends and family!!! I’ll have to try them sometime. Isme, Hi Isme, Perfect fall dessert for apple fans! Please contact your local store for legacy member pricing. Please go have a read http://domesticatedlife84.com/2014/10/19/crunchies/. 2 In large bowl, mix butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla. I had a cup of flour and lots of oats to use up before Passover. Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. So you should come and see Eilat, developed and expanded much. Thank you for the photos of the process as well, its always nice to know what you’re in for when you start a recipe, though this one is pretty simple, which I love. If they’re difficult to cut, pop them in the freezer for 10 - 20 minutes. I made them with buckwheat honey because that’s what I had. | 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! All content copyright OrnaBakes 2021, unless explicitly stated. Hi there. They will harden as they cool. Yes that’s me, my aunt and uncle met Aubs in South Africa just before they left for the US, he was 20 at the time I think. I’m so disappointed!!! Thank you for this list! Giant oatmeal cookies loaded with rice cereal and chocolate chips. My guess is that most people will LOVE it. Think chewy oatmeal cookie meets crunchy granola bar and they fall in love. I have a possible opportunity to manufacture them, so it doesn’t make sense for me to leave the recipe out there anymore. I’m afraid it’s the only way to make back some of the $$ we spend when giving out tons of information for free. Thanks for your terrific blog. I was making them for my mother and sister and as there were no boys at home I made a quarter of the amount in the recipe , thinking it would be too much. As a mom, I am always running around, driving and in need of quick, healthy (or healthy-ish) snacks. Use large sharp knife to … Thank you . NOTE: They will bake more quickly on convection bake setting so they might be done after 25 - 30 minutes total. I have found that adding 1 egg helps to make them not too hard and fragile. You know, because eating candy in cookie form is so much better for you:) For these cookies, I chop up Crunch bars and mix them in a cookie dough that has oatmeal, crispy rice cereal, and chocolate chips. Listen, I’m not a cook at all. Eat straight from freezer-delish. How could I not, with that kind of a review?! In a heavy saucepan, heat the butter over medium until it melts just enough to coat the pan-bottom. I used the sweet, shredded coconut available here in the US and added a dash of vanilla. Hi, I just wanted to add my bit. Hi Ukesha, you should use regular oats – the quick cooking ones don’t hold up as well – plus they don’t have the same nutritious value 😉 Let me know how they turn out next time. Hi Shayne, I agree that Lyle’s Golden Syrup give them that special taste that we know and love! They lived up to their delicious look by being totally scrumptious. In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, salt, canola oil, eggs and vanilla. On cookie sheet, press dough into 12x10-inch rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick. For me, it’s almost like a dense cake that slices and packs well for breakfast and on-the-go mornings! HOW TO MAKE this NO BAKE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIE BARS recipe STEP ONE: Prepare a 9×13 baking dish. Will let you know how it goes. 😍 I hope to inspire you with my recipes, stories, and favorite food finds. Make sure you keep a close eye though 🙂. That muesli sounds yummy – might have to try it! (I recommend crunchies and bulkas! Please send me your Golden syrup recipe. Break cookie into irregular pieces. Thank you so much for your feedback. . There are no social login steps defined in Sitecore for this flow! Was a little home sick for Africa today. And it’s also inspired by a South African favorite recipe called an ‘oatmeal crunchie’. Thank you! Then cooled on a sheet pan. Orna can u post the old crunchies recipe before the new one comes out? Warmest regards, Orna, I am so glad I am came across your website when I was looking for a good old South Africa version of crunchies, I made it plent of times and my hubby simply loved it so did many others. 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. It is pouring with rain here in Sydney, and the weather is starting to turn chilly with Winter on its way. If I don’t have golden syrup, I use Silan, which is a date honey, and is the perfect substitute. My little 2 yr old girl loves oatmeal and cinnamon so here’s hoping she likes these too. Oatmeal Bars made with butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans or walnuts are a delicious breakfast or snack you can make ahead of time for later. Instructions. See more ideas about chip cookies, cookie recipes, dessert recipes. I moved it to a 9×13 inch pan, spread it out to fill and back in oven for 10 minutes. Hi Orna, I visit your site from Pinterest. 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. Best, Orna, This first batch came out delicious. We are going to Cape Town in November – SO excited, I haven’t been back home in over TEN years! More and more the advertising on the net is ruining what used to be fun. Sometimes my crunchies come out too dry and sometimes too hard. Combine the oats, rice crispies, chopped peanuts, salt and baking soda in a medium size mixing bowl. 🙂. Stay tuned for a fun promo/Crunchies giveaway. Please stay in touch. The flavour is perfect and is wonderful to enjoy with a cup of coffee. You’re most welcome, Liam! measurements mean, ie “4 Cups (11 1/2 oz), 3 Cups (9 oz), etc. and perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. How To Make Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars Combine peanut butter, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Recipe instructions for your Traditional South African Oatmeal Cookie Bars. just forward them to me. Place in preheated oven and set a timer for 30 minutes and a second timer for 15 minutes. bar, Comment I just love the simplicity of your recipes.. Next time, I’ll reduce the brown sugar and butter by 25%. Set the oven rack to the middle and preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 C) convection (preferably) or standard. Hi Orna Hi Romny, I loved reading your message – I hope that you and your boys enjoyed eating the Crunchies! Line cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper. Bring to a boil, constantly stirring. I NEED SOME CRUCHIE BISCUITS PLEASE IF YOU CANT MIND SEND ME SOME AM IN KENYA. It’s been pinned and shared over 70, 000 times! Invert onto cookie sheet; tap pan until bars release. Thank YOU so much Maya for your lovely comments. And pretty please give me credit and link back to my site if you share my recipe on your blog or website. The minute I bit into the warm goodness fresh from the oven I was transported back to childhood. Unfortunately I am not able to give it out at this time because I may have an opportunity to manufacture them. Very forgiving. Mix in sunflower seeds or other optional mix-ins. I live in Israel and sometimes yearning for home tastes, I am always experimenting with how to make the perfect melktert, rusks, boolkes and crunchies. 🙁, Happy to hear it Hazel! I hope you all have enjoyed these guest posts this week and have been introduced to … Orna, you are terrific. Doesn’t taste the same without. A real call from the home country. In large bowl, beat margarine and sugars until creamy. Required fields are marked *, Dear Orna ½ cup dried cranberries or dried cherries. Thank you for your input. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or baking mats. Sorry I couldn’t be of more help. 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