Anzac Biscuits

A delicious combination of butter, oats, golden syrup and coconut, it's no wonder these biscuits are an Aussie classic!

Ingredients:

1 cup plain flour

1 cup rolled oats

1 cup shredded dried coconut

3/4 cup caster sugar

1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind

½ cup (9 tablespoons) butter

2 tablespoons golden syrup

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 boiling water

Method:

Preheat oven to 325° F

Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.

Sift flour into a bowl. Add oats, coconut, sugar and lemon rind. Stir to combine.

Make a well in center.

Place butter and golden syrup in a pot on the stove, slowly heat until butter has melted.

Stir to combine.

Combine baking soda and boiling water in a bowl. Add to butter mixture. Stir to combine.

Add to flour mixture. Stir to combine.

Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place balls, 1 inch apart, slightly flattened onto prepared trays.

Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden.

Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve.