How to Make Anzac Biscuits - A Step-by-Step Guide

Anzac biscuits are a beloved Australian tradition, with a history dating back to World War I. These simple yet delicious cookies are named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought in the war. It is said that these biscuits were made by the wives and mothers of the soldiers and were designed to withstand the long journey by mail to the troops overseas.

Today, Anzac biscuits are a staple in many Australian households, and they are often enjoyed on Anzac Day, whi...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup rolled oats
  • ¾ cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon golden syrup

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 22
  • Yield: 22 cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Mix oats, coconut, flour, and sugar in a bowl. Dissolve baking powder in boiling water in another bowl; stir in butter and golden syrup. Stir butter mixture into oat mixture until dough is well mixed. Drop level tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Flatten dough with a fork lightly coated with flour.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    90 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 49mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Calcium: 10mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 24mg