ANZAC Biscuits
The iconic golden-syrup oat biscuits sent to Australian and New Zealand troops in World War I โ perfectly chewy in the centre with crisp edges, made with a handful of pantry staples in under 30 minutes.
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April 25, 2026
10mPrep
15mCook
24Servings
โญ 4.9Rating
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Protein 6%Fat 40%Carbs 54%
130kcalCalories
2gProtein
6gFat
18gCarbs
1gFiber
Ingredients
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- 120 grolled oats
- 80 gdesiccated coconut
- 120 gplain flour
- 150 gcaster sugar
- 125 gbutter
- 40 mlgolden syrup
- 5 gbicarbonate of soda
- 30 mlboiling water
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160 ยฐC fan-forced. Line two large baking trays with baking paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, flour and sugar. Mix well.
- Melt the butter and golden syrup together in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth.
- Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the boiling water, then add this to the butter and golden syrup mixture โ it will foam briefly. Stir well.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined. The mixture should hold when pressed.
- Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls and place on the prepared trays 5 cm apart. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 12โ15 minutes until deep golden โ they will be soft in the centre but will firm as they cool. For crunchier biscuits, bake 2 minutes longer.
- Cool on the trays for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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