| Click image for a larger view |  | Ingredients |  | 250g butter
1 1/2 cup (250g) brown sugar
1/2 tin (200g) condensed milk
2 cups (250g) flour
2 cups (190g) rolled oats
2 tspns baking powder
1/2 cup (45g) dessicated coconut |  | Instructions | | Melt butter, sugar and condensed milk together in large pot.
Add flour, rolled oats and baking powder.
Divide mixture in half.
Spread each half onto a greased tray - spread with a knife until it forms a 30cm x30cm square, keeping edges neat and straight.
Repeat with other half of mixture.
Cook at 150 oC for 10-15 minutes till light to golden brown.
Cut each tray into 25 biscuits - 5 x 5.
To harden biscuits a little more return to oven which has been turned off - leave for another 5 - 10 minutes.
When completely cold, pack biscuits in plastic bags. Seal and label.
Note: These biscuits are wholesome, simple to make and they pack and keep well. To keep them fresh for tramping trips it pays to pack them in day lots and label accordingly.Be warned:- Tararua biscuits can be jaw breakers as they are designed to have little moisture left by the end of cooking! | |
