Best 4 South African Chocolate Crunchies Recipes
South African chocolate crunchies, also known as "choklits," are a beloved and iconic confectionery treat that holds a special place in the hearts of many. These bite-sized delights are a perfect blend of rich chocolate, crunchy biscuit crumbs, and a hint of nostalgia. Whether you are a local craving a taste of home or a newcomer seeking to explore the culinary treasures of South Africa, discovering the best recipe for chocolate crunchies is a delightful adventure.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SOUTH AFRICAN CRUNCHIES
This is a popular after school or lunch bag treat for all South African kids. Most South African baking is done using self-rising flour - and I highly recommend using it! The kind we get here in Canada is Brodie's.
Provided by Emjay99
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 or 350.
- Melt margarine on low heat. Add the golden syrup and stir well. Stir in vanilla extract and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl sift in the flour.
- Add the sugar, oats and coconut stir well until evenly mixed.
- Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and add the margarine/syrup mixture. Use an electric mixer to make sure all is incorporated evenly.
- Press mixture into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch baking pan. Dough will be about a half inch thick.
- Bake 20 to 30 minutes until golden brown and depending on your oven so watch carefully. Edges may burn.
- Remove from oven and using a pizza cutter cut into 24 bars. Gently remove and place on a wire rack until cooled. Store in an airtight container. Freeze well.
SOUTH AFRICAN CHOCOLATE CRUNCHIES
They are crunchy squares with a yummy chocolate topping. They are easy to make and popular with kids to make and eat. Once made they won't stay around for long. There is a version of these that does not use chocolate but they are not as popular. I have reduced the sugar to 1/2 a cup, if you would like them sweeter use 1 cup of sugar.
Provided by karin.beckwith
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 24 squares, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix all the dry ingredients for the crunchies, except for the baking soda.
- Melt the butter and syrup together.
- Add the baking soda and stir.
- Pour into the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Press into a medium sized greased baking pan, about 10 by 8 inches.Use the back of a spoon to press the mixture together and smooth the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 350dgrees F.
- Mix together all the ingredients for the icing
- Microwave 1 or 2 minutes until mixture is smooth.
- Pour the hot icing over the hot crunchies, tilt pan to cover the entire surface of the crunchy.
- Cut into squares when cool.
CHOCOLATE CRUNCHIES RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a mixing bowl, sift all the dry ingredients together then add wet ingredients. Combine until it creates a biscuit dough ball.
- Place in a greased oven tray, flatten the dough in the tray until it has an equal surface.
- Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes. When cooled, drizzle melted chocolate over and cut into equal squares.
Nutrition Facts :
CRUNCHIES
These cookies are similar to Anzac biscuits, but are not as hard. They are very quick to make, and go down well with a cup of tea.
Provided by Kerry-Lee
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Yield 30
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Boil butter or margarine and syrup together. Add soda. You should end up with a frothy mixture after soda is added. Stir in coconut, flour, sugar, and oats, and stir well. Press mixture lightly into a large baking tray.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Cool, and cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 122 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 14.2 mg, Fat 6.5 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 87.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
Tips:
- Use good quality chocolate. This will make a big difference in the taste of your crunchies.
- Don't overcook the sugar syrup. If you do, it will become too hard and brittle.
- Be careful when melting the chocolate. If you overheat it, it will seize up and become unusable.
- Work quickly when adding the chocolate to the sugar syrup. The mixture will start to set quickly, so you need to work quickly to get it all mixed together.
- Be patient when waiting for the crunchies to set. It can take several hours, but it's worth the wait.
Conclusion:
South African chocolate crunchies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy chocolate, give these crunchies a try. You won't be disappointed.
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