ANZAC Biscuits with Almonds

Delicious almond and oat cookies traditionally made for ANZAC day in Austrailia.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 85 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, flour, almonds and sugar. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. When butter has melted, remove from heat and stir in baking soda, golden syrup and boiling water. Stir the warm mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet and flatten slightly.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 18 minutes, until golden. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.