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Chewy Anzac Biscuit Recipe

This easy Anzac biscuit recipe is from my Grandma – who sent Anzac biscuits to my Grandfather who fought in New Guinea during the Second World War! Our whole family makes and loves them.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Australian
Servings 4 people
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup  desiccated coconut
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda (level spoon)
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup
  • 2 tablespoons boiling water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius (or approx 375 degrees F).
  • Grease a biscuit tray or line with baking paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients.
    1 cup  desiccated coconut, 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup sugar
  • In a small saucepan over a medium heat (or in a microwave proof jug or bowl in the microwave), combine the butter and golden syrup until the butter has melted.
    ½ cup butter, 2 tablespoons golden syrup
  • In a small bowl, combine the boiling water and bicarbonate of soda.
  • Add the bicarb and water mixture with the melted butter and golden syrup.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Dollop teaspoonfuls of the biscuit mixture onto the greased baking tray.
  • Don't forget that the biscuits WILL spread during baking, so make sure you leave room for them to spread!
  • Bake for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Allow the Anzac biscuits to cool on the tray for a few minutes before removing to a cooling rack.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal
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