Anzac Biscuits

I used Demerara sugar in this recipe, but regular sugar or brown sugar will work well too. If you have trouble finding golden syrup, maple syrup or honey will make a nice substitution.

makes about 36 cookies

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

3/4 cup desiccated coconut

3/4 cup flour

1 cup cane sugar

8 tbsp (115 g) unsalted butter

2 tbsp golden syrup

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 tbsp boiling water

1/2 teaspoon baking soda


1. Preheat the oven to 160 C (320 F). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, oats, coconut, and sea salt.

3. Combine the baking soda and boiling water in a small bowl to dissolve.

4. In a small pan over low heat combine the butter and golden (or maple) syrup or honey.

5. Remove from the heat and stir in baking soda and water mixture.

6. Pour into the bowl containing the dry ingredients and stir.

7. Roll into small bowls, place on parchment generously space apart.

8. Press down with the back of a spoon to flatten.

9. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until the cookies are deep golden brown on top.

Original entry: http://forthebodyandsoul.blogspot.com/2008/04/anzac-biscuits.html

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