This classic Anzac Slice recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be ready in less than 45 minutes. The whole family will love this classic slice, it is great for lunchboxes and will keep in an airtight container for up to seven days. Both regular and Thermomix instructions are included below.
I grew up having an Anzac Biscuit in my lunchbox and my boys seem to have inherited my love of this traditional biscuit (and the mixture!) too. Anzacs are such a great recipe to make with the kids (with a little supervision of course) and the boys always insist on ‘testing’ the mixture before we roll them ready for the oven – ok I do too!
Why you will love this recipe:
- Simple ingredients – you need just seven basic ingredients to make this Anzac Slice recipe.
- Easy to prepare – this is a great recipe for the older kids to make on their own, with supervision of course.
- Lunchbox friendly – cut into small pieces for a yummy lunchbox treat.
Ingredients
Please note you will find the full ingredient list and method in the recipe card below.
- Rolled Oats – I do not recommend using quick oats for this recipe.
- Plain Flour – you can substitute with wholemeal plain flour.
- Brown Sugar – this is what helps to give the slice its chewy texture. You can use caster sugar, however the slice will have a different texture.
- Desiccated Coconut – do not use coconut flakes for this recipe.
- Golden Syrup – you can substitute with honey, however the flavour will be different.
- Bicarbonate of soda – this is an important ingredient as it helps to give the slice ‘light’ and will help it rise.
How to Make Anzac Slice
- Melt the butter and combine with the golden syrup.
- Add the bicarbonate of soda and mix well to combine.
- Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine – your mixture will be sticky.
- Transfer to a prepared slice tin.
- Bake for 22 – 25 minutes or until golden on top.
- Allow the Anzac Slice to completely cool before removing and cutting into pieces.
Tips for Making Anzac Slice.
- It is important to not skip adding the bicarbonate of soda, if you miss this step your slice will be hard.
- I recommend using rolled oats and not quick oats for this recipe.
- The golden syrup can be substituted with honey, however your slice will have a different flavour.
- Allow the cooked slice to cool completely in the baking tray before removing and slicing into pieces, otherwise it will crack if moved/cut while still warm.
- To store, place in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to seven days.
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Anzac Slice Recipe
Equipment
- 1 18 x 28cm slice tray
- baking paper
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats 110 grams
- 1 cup plain flour 150 grams
- ¾ cup brown sugar 130 grams
- 1 cup desiccated coconut 70 grams
- 125 grams butter chopped
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and line an 18 x 28cm slice tin with baking paper.
- Place the butter, brown sugar and golden syrup into a small saucepan and cook over a medium/low heat while stirring occasionally for 4-5 minutes or until the butter and melted and combined with the other ingredients.
- Add the bicarbonate of soda and use a whisk to combine.
- In a large bowl, add the flour, coconut and rolled oats. Add the butter mixture and stir well to combine.
- Transfer to your prepared baking tray and bake for 22 – 25 minutes or until golden.
- Leave the Anzac Slice in the baking tray to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Thermomix Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and line an 18 x 28cm slice tin with baking paper.
- Place the butter, golden syrup and brown sugar into the Thermomix bowl and cook for 2 minutes, 100 degrees, speed 2 to melt.
- Scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the bicarbonate of soda and mix for 10 seconds on Speed 3.
- Add the rolled oats, plain flour and coconut and mix for 20 seconds, REVERSE, Speed 2 to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix for a further 10 seconds, REVER, speed 2 until combined.
- Place the mixture into the tray and press down firmly before popping it into the oven to bake for 22-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
- Leave the Anzac Slice in the baking tray to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- It is important to not skip adding the bicarbonate of soda, if you miss this step your slice will be hard.
- I recommend using rolled oats and not quick oats for this recipe.
- The golden syrup can be substituted with honey, however your slice will have a different flavour.
- Allow the cooked slice to cool in the baking tray before removing and slicing into pieces, otherwise it will crack if moved/cut while still warm.
- To store, place in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to seven days.
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Loren
This slice is amazing! Just as you said, crunchy outside, chewy inside. Flavour is delish! Will make again for sure.
Kim
Looks yummy. One to try this afternoon.
Kate
Added a dark chocolate drizzle on top! Sublime!!!!!
Erica Beck
Delicious! Husband, 6year old and 4 year old daughters love it! Better than in biscuit form. Chewy and delicious. Lovely, healthy lunchbox snack.
Lauren Matheson
Oh thank you so much!
Claire
I made this as per instructions to cook sugar, butter and syrup in saucepan first but my slice turned out hard and crunchy, not chewy. Is there something I should do differently?
Lauren Matheson
Hi Claire, Did you add the bicarbonate of soda? If this ingredient is left out (or the bicarb is out of date) the slice will be hard and crunchy.
Caroline
Hi, it is chewy or crunchy? Asking as my son doesn’t like it when Anzac biscuits are crunchy. Thought this would be a great lunch box treat. Thank you
Lauren
Hi Caroline, it’s got a chewy inside and slightly crunch outside 🙂
Josie
Would this work with GF flour?
Lauren
Hi Josie, I haven’t tried it with GF Flour but don’t see why it wouldn’t work 🙂
Bec Senyard
Jacob used your Anzac biscuit recipe and it is delicious. I once made a Anzac slice when the biscuits didn’t form together. Love the slice alternative. x