This Anzac slice has all the oaty, buttery, golden syrup flavour of classic Anzac biscuits, but pressed into a tray so there is no rolling out individual biscuits. It bakes up chewy and golden, with those lovely crisp edges.
It is a one bowl job, melt the wet ingredients, mix through the dry, press into a tin and bake. Faster and less fiddly than making a whole tray of biscuits, with exactly the same nostalgic flavour.
Cut into bars for lunchboxes, morning teas or a cup of tea moment, it is a proper Aussie favourite.
Why You’ll Love It
It gives you all the classic Anzac flavour with less effort, no rolling and shaping individual biscuits, you just press it into a tray. It is a simple one bowl recipe, it bakes up chewy with crisp edges, and it makes a generous batch of 16 bars. It is a nostalgic, lunchbox friendly treat that is hard to stop at one.
The Shortcut That Makes It Work
Making it as a slice is the shortcut. Instead of rolling and spacing out a whole tray of Anzac biscuits, you press the mixture into one tin and bake it as a slab, then cut it into bars. Same flavour, a fraction of the effort.
Handy Tips
The bicarb soda reacts with the hot butter and golden syrup and makes it foam, so stir it in well while the mixture is hot. Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the tin so it holds together when you slice it. For a chewier slice pull it out a touch earlier, for crisper edges give it a few more minutes. Let it cool in the tin before cutting so it sets and slices cleanly.
What To Serve With It
Perfect as is with a cup of tea or coffee, and great in a lunchbox. Warm with a scoop of ice cream, it makes an easy dessert.
Leftovers / How to Store It
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. It also freezes well, so it is handy to make ahead for lunchboxes.
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Anzac Slice
Prep Time 10 minutes 
Cook Time
20 minutes 
Total Time 30 minutes 
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Start by combining the butter, golden syrup, and boiling water in a microwave-safe bowl. Zap it in the microwave for 2 minutes until everything's melted and friendly together.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, oats, coconut, and brown sugar. It's like making new friends at a party!
- Now, add the bicarbonate soda to your hot butter mixture. Watch it fizz – science in action! Stir well.
- Pour the buttery magic into your dry ingredients. Mix it up until it's all combined and happy.
- Transfer this delicious dough of deliciousness into a lined baking tray. Press it down and give it a good pat to make sure it's all snug.
- You've got options! Pop it in your air fryer at 160C for 20 minutes or bake it in the oven at 180C for 30 mins. Your kitchen will smell amazing!
- Voilà! Your Easy Anzac Slice is ready to make your taste buds dance. I love how simple and rewarding this recipe is.
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FAQs
How do I get it chewy rather than crunchy?
Pull it out a touch earlier for a chewier slice, or leave it a few extra minutes for crisper edges. It also firms up as it cools, so do not overbake.
Why does the mixture foam when I add the bicarb?
The bicarb soda reacts with the hot butter and golden syrup, which gives the slice its lovely texture. Stir it in well while it is foaming.
Can I make it gluten-free?
You can adapt it. Use a gluten-free plain flour and make sure your oats are certified gluten-free, as regular oats can pick up gluten during processing. This changes the recipe from the original, so the texture may vary a little.
Can I freeze it?
Yes. It freezes well. Cool completely, freeze in a container, and thaw as needed, which makes it great for lunchboxes.
Absolutely delicious and yummy
Loved the description in the method. The slice turned out exactly. Now it has become a staple for the church morning tea. Thank you
thank you. xxx
Terrific recipe, thank you
My pleasure Gerrie.
Turned out beautifully moist and I also added sultanas. Have tried other anzac slice recipes and have been very dry – this one is perfect and super easy.
Thanks Steph