Weet-Bix slice

Serves: 20
Prep: 15
Cook: 15

This classic Kiwi favourite is one of our most popular recipes! It's fun to make with the kids and always a hit with the whole family.

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Ingredients

Base

  • 5 Weet-Bix crushed
  • 1½ cups plain flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp cocoa
  • ¾ cup dessicated coconut
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp golden syrup
  • 200g margarine
  • 1 tsp vanilla essence

Icing

  • 2 cups icing sugar, sifted
  • 2 tbsp cocoa
  • 1 tbsp margarine
  • boiling water

Method

  1. Step 1

    Combine Weet-Bix, flour, baking powder, cocoa and coconut in a mixing bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Place sugar, golden syrup and margarine into a saucepan and simmer until sugar is dissolved.

  3. Step 3

    Add vanilla essence and blend together.

  4. Step 4

    Pour the liquid blend over dry ingredients and mix together.

  5. Step 5

    Press into a 20cm x 30cm lined baking dish.

  6. Step 6

    Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, for 15 minutes or until firm. Remove from oven and cool.

  7. Step 7

    To make icing combine icing sugar, cocoa and margarine in a bowl. Gradually add boiling water mixing until desired thickness is reached.

  8. Step 8

    Spread icing over slice.

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