Tararua Biscuits

Raisins can be substituted with diced apricots and or cranberries. Any type of chocolate can also be added in chunks

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Melt butter and syrup in a large pot. Stir in the dry ingredients.

Step 2

Add a little warm water (or condensed milk) so the mixture just sticks together.

Step 3

Pour this dry mixture into a baking dish greased lightly with butter and press flat with a fork.

Step 4

Cut down the centre and then divide into about eight pieces.

Step 5

Bake at 160° C for around 30 minutes or longer if you prefer them lighter, drier and harder.

Step 6

Remove from the oven and allow to cool before dividing along the cuts with a knife and wrapping individually.