Anzac biscuits

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180C (fan 160C / gas 4). In a bowl, combine oats, coconut, flour and sugar. Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the golden syrup. Add the bicarbonate of soda to 2 tablespoons boiling water, then whisk into the golden syrup and butter mixture.

2. 2

   Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the butter and golden syrup mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Drop dessertspoonfuls of the mixture onto buttered baking sheets, about 2.5 cm (1 in) apart. Bake in batches for 8-10 minutes until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.