Anzac Biscuits (Australian Coconut-Oat Cookies)

These Anzac biscuits are made with rolled oats, coconut flakes, sugar, butter, and golden syrup for a popular Australian and New Zealand sweet cookie.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 222 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix together oats, sugar, flour, and coconut in a large bowl. Set aside.

Step 3

Melt together butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Combine boiling water and baking soda in a small bowl, then add to melted butter mixture. Pour over oat mixture; mix until well combined. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.