Chocolate And Raisin Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 325\u00b0F. Grease and line a 12 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, extending paper above long sides for handles.
Combine the oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a large bowl.
Place the butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan. Stir on low heat for 2-3 mins until melted.
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.
Bake for 25-30 mins until golden. Cool in the pan.
Spread the chocolate over the top. Refrigerate until firm. Using a hot knife, cut into squares. Store in an airtight container.