Anzac Biscuits

These are soooo yummy and the kids love them. They were originally made to send to the ANZACSs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) serving in Gallipoli as the lack of eggs means they keep pretty well. They are delicious with a nice cup of tea.

• TAKES 35 MIN - MAKES 20

Ingredients

• 85g porridge oats
• 85g desiccated coconut
• 100g plain flour
• 100g caster sugar
• 100g butter, plus a little extra for greasing
• 1 tbsp golden syrup
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

Method

1. Heat the oven to 180/fan 160c/gas 4. Put the oats, coconut, flour and sugar in a bowl. Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the golden syrup and butter mixture.
2. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the butter and golden syrup mixture. Stir to incorporate the dry ingredients.
3. Put dessertspoonfuls of the mixture onto buttered baking sheets, about 2.5cm apart to allow room for spreading. Bake in batched for 8-10 minutes until golden.
4. Leave to harden up for a few minutes, and then transfer to a wire rack to cool.