ANZAC BISCUITS I

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Traditional recipe from Australia and New Zealand. Associated with the joint public holiday (ANZAC Day) to commemorate the Gallipoli landings during WW1.

Provided by Sharon McAllister

Categories Desserts Cookies International Cookie Recipes Australian Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup quick cooking oats
¾ cup flaked coconut
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter
1 tablespoon golden syrup
2 tablespoons boiling water

Steps:

Mix oats, flour, sugar and coconut together.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the syrup and butter together. Mix the soda and the boiling water and add to the melted butter and syrup.
Add butter mixture to the dry ingredients. Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheets (or baking paper).
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 18 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 174.3 mg, Sugar 18.9 g