Anzac Biscuits (Australian Coconut-Oat Cookies)

Traditional recipe from Australia and New Zealand. Associated with the joint public holiday (ANZAC Day) to commemorate the Gallipoli landings during WW1.

• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• ¾ cup flaked coconut
• 1 tablespoon golden syrup
• 2 tablespoons boiling water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix oats, flour, sugar and coconut together.

Step 2

In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the syrup and butter together. Mix the soda and the boiling water and add to the melted butter and syrup.

Step 3

Add butter mixture to the dry ingredients. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheets (or baking paper).

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes.