Chocolate And Raisin Squares

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup flour, sifted
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 8 tbsp (1 stick) butter, chopped
• 1 tbsp golden syrup or maple syrup
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/3 cup chopped raisins
• 7 oz semi-sweet chocolate, melted

1. Preheat the oven to 325u0b0F. Grease and line a 12 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending paper above long sides for handles.
2. Combine the oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a large bowl.
3. Place the butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan. Stir on low heat for 2-3 mins until melted.
4. Combine 2 tbsp boiling water and baking soda in a small bowl. Stir into the butter mixture. Pour into the dry ingredients. Mix in the walnuts and raisins. Press the mixture very firmly into the prepared pan using a fork.
5. Bake for 25-30 mins until golden. Cool in the pan.
6. Spread the chocolate over the top. Refrigerate until firm. Using a hot knife, cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.

rolled oats, flour, sugar, flaked coconut, butter, golden syrup, baking soda, walnuts, raisins, semisweet chocolate

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