And how can I say no to this face . . .

So, if you are looking for a simple but delicious, healthier, homemade version of traditional Anzac biscuits then look no further.

These Anzac biscuits are golden and crisp on the outside and deliciously chewy on the inside.

They are super simple to make, made with just a handful of ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in about 20 minutes – even when you have little hands/helpers involved 

This recipe is a much loved family favorite and one that we traditionally make in honor of Anzac day each and every year. It’s a much loved classic that holds a special place in our hearts and hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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Question of the day –

When it comes to cookies do you prefer soft and chewy or crisp and crunchy? I’m a soft and chewy girl, allllll day long!

Let me know in the comments below and please, for the love of all that is good in this world when you do make your Anzac biscuits (or any of the recipes you find on this blog of mine) go ahead and snap a pic and share it either on the Facebook page, or tag me on twitter or Instagram. Sharing is caring remember.

Do it, do it You know you want to

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I am skipping my usual “test it out tuesday” posting this week.

This year is going to quickly, I just can’t keep up. I was not at all prepared for ANZAC day this year. If I was, I would have posted about these cookies last thursday . . .

For those of you who don’t know,  Anzac Day marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War.

Historically, it is said that these biscuits were sent to soldiers abroad because the ingredients do not spoil very easily. Also they keep well during naval transportation.

These ANZAC biscuits are, in my humble opinion, the best I have ever tasted.

They are crunchy on the edges but so soft in the centre.

The combination of oats, golden syrup, coconut and of course the butter are simply a match made in heaven.

Bake these cookies, take them to your ANZAC day BBQ, if you have no plans  . . . make them anyway, take some time to remember the diggers who served, fought and were lost on this day all those years ago. Lest we forget

ANZAC Biscuits
Makes approx 60

Ingredients –

1 Cup Rolled Oats
¾ Cup Coconut
1 Cup Flour
1 Teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
1 Cup Sugar
½ Cup Butter
1 Tablespoon Golden Syrup
2 Tablespoon boiling water.

Method –

Preheat oven to 150’C (300’F)

In a medium bowl place oats,

coconut,

flour,

then sugar

stir to combine leaving a well in the centre. Set aside.

Place butter in a medium saucepan over low heat.

Pour in golden syrup and allow to melt.

Remove from heat and add baking soda,

then boiling water.

It will foam up a little, kinda like a weird science experiment. Don’t panic, its supposed to

Stir to combine.

Pour foamy, buttery, golden syrup mix into oat mix

stir to combine.

Line a baking tray with baking/parchment paper and spoon batter (about a Tablespoon) just a few centimetres apart,

these biscuits wont spread much just a little FYI.

Bake for approx 15 mins, until deliciously golden.

Allow to cool on trays, enjoy with a nice cold glass of milk

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Printable Version –

ANZAC Biscuits
Makes approx 60

Ingredients –

1 Cup Rolled Oats
¾ Cup Coconut
1 Cup Flour
1 Teaspoon Bicarbonate of Soda
1 Cup Sugar
½ Cup Butter
1 Tablespoon Golden Syrup
2 Tablespoon boiling water.

Method –

Preheat oven to 150’C (300’F)

In a medium bowl place oats, coconut, flour then sugar and stir to combine leaving a well in the centre. Set aside.

Place butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Pour in golden syrup and allow to melt.

Remove from heat and add baking soda, then boiling water. It will foam up a little, kinda like a weird science experiment. Don’t panic, its supposed to

Stir to combine.

Pour foamy, buttery, golden syrup mix into oat mix and stir to combine.

Line a baking tray with baking/parchment paper and spoon batter (about a Tablespoon) just a few centimetres apart, these biscuits wont spread much just a little FYI.

Bake for approx 15 mins, until golden.

Allow to cool on trays, enjoy with a nice cold glass of milk
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Nutritional Info (approx per biscuit) obtained using fatsecret.com –

Cal – 46
Fat – 2.1
Carbs – 6.6g
Protein – 0.5g
Fiber –  0.3

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