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Golden Oat Crispies – A Classic Chewy Biscuit Delight

Old Fashioned Oat Biscuits with a Golden Twist

Crispies, the deliciously crisp and golden biscuits, are an old fashioned favourite perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. They have a lovely chewy texture from the oats and a subtle flavour from the golden syrup.

This classic oat based biscuit recipe combines simple pantry staples into a comforting, energy packed treat. With rolled oats providing a good source of dietary fibre for sustained energy and butter contributing richness and flavour, these biscuits strike a balance between indulgence and nourishment. The golden syrup and sugar add sweetness and help achieve a crisp texture, while self-raising flour ensures a light, slightly chewy crumb. Though best enjoyed as an occasional treat due to their higher butter and sugar content, these biscuits offer a wholesome, homemade alternative to store bought cookies perfect for lunchboxes, tea breaks, or a quick pick me up.

Cheap, Easy and great as a snack.

How to make Crispies?

Ingredients:

  • 240g butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tsp golden syrup
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 2 cups self-raising flour
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 2 tbsp boiling water

Method:

  1. Preheat oven to moderate (around 180°C / 350°F). Grease or line baking trays with paper.
  2. Beat butter and sugar together until light and creamy, then add golden syrup.
  3. Dissolve bicarbonate of soda in boiling water and add to the mixture.
  4. Stir in oats, flour, and vanilla. Mix well until combined.
  5. Place small heaps of mixture, well apart, onto prepared trays.
  6. Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  7. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Golden Oat Crispies
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Golden Oat Crispies

Servings

20+

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

15

minutes

Crispies, the deliciously crisp and golden biscuits, are an old fashioned favourite perfect with a cup of tea or coffee. They have a lovely chewy texture from the oats and a subtle flavour from the golden syrup.

Ingredients

  • 240g butter

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 tsp golden syrup

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • 2 cups self-raising flour

  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

  • 2 tbsp boiling water

Directions

  • Preheat oven to moderate (around 180°C / 350°F). Grease or line baking trays with paper.
  • Beat butter and sugar together until light and creamy, then add golden syrup.
  • Dissolve bicarbonate of soda in boiling water and add to the mixture.
  • Stir in oats, flour, and vanilla. Mix well until combined.
  • Place small heaps of mixture, well apart, onto prepared trays.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Great for morning or arvo tea. Absolute winner with the kids.

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