Anzac Biscuits

Ingredients

• 125g butter (a butter/margarine combo works well, too)
• 1/4 cup golden syrup
• 1 teaspoon bicarb soda
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup (85g) desiccated coconut
• 1 cup plain flour
• 3/4 cup (225g) sugar

Method

Preheat oven to 180C. Melt butter and golden syrup in a large saucepan over a low heat. Mix bicarb soda with boiling water and add to the syrup mixture. Combine the dry ingredients a mixing bowl and pour in melted mixture. Mix to a moist but firm consistency. Drop teaspoonfuls of mixture on to a cold, greased baking tray. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown. Cool for a few minutes on the baking tray before removing to a wire rack.

For sugar-free version, add 70g dried apricots and 70g sultanas instead of sugar.

Source

• David Herbert's "The Perfect Cookbook"
• http://www.chalet-lounge.com/cookbook/baking.php#Anzacs