Anzac biscuits

MAKES 26 PREP AND COOK TIME

45 MINUTES (+ COOLING TIME)

125g butter, chopped

2 tablespoons golden syrup or treacle (see Test Kitchen tips) ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 2 tablespoons boiling water

1 cup (90g) rolled oats (see Test Kitchen tips)

1 cup (150g) plain flour

1 cup (220g) firmly packed brown sugar ¾ cup (60g) desiccated coconut

1 Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced). Grease two large oven trays; line with baking paper.

2 Stir butter and syrup in a medium saucepan over low heat until smooth. Stir in combined soda and the water, then remaining ingredients.

3 Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls; place 5cm apart on lined trays, then flatten slightly.

4 Bake for 12 minutes or until golden. Cool biscuits on trays. Suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave.