Treacle Nanaimo Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
My family goes absolutely mad for these Treacle Nanaimo Bars, and honestly, they're embarrassingly easy to make. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, you can have a showstopping dessert on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. The golden syrup brings this wonderful deep molasses flavor that feels fancy and indulgent, while the butter provides heart healthy fats that keep you satisfied. What I love most is how budget friendly they are, using pantry staples you probably already have at home. These bars come together beautifully with minimal fuss, making them perfect for weeknight baking or impressing guests without the stress.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2eggs
- 100 mlgolden syrup
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
- sea salt
- 5 gbaking powder
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x28cm baking dish with parchment paper.
Tip: To prevent the crust from becoming too dark, cover the edges with foil during baking.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and golden syrup until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the eggs until well combined.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
- 6
Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- 7
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- 8
While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.
- 9
Remove the crust from the oven and pour the filling over the warm crust.
- 10
Refrigerate the bars for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
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