Anzac biscuits (cookies)

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
¾ cup Fine sugar
1 teaspoon Treacle (golden corn syrup)
¼ pounds Butter
1 teaspoon Baking soda
¾ cup Coconut, flaked
1 cup Oatmeal
¾ cup Plain flour
2 tablespoons Boiling water

Directions

ANZAC day is celebrated in Australia on April 25. On this day in 1915, the ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) landed at Gallipoli, and suffered the worst defeat in Australian military history. The fallen soldiers of all wars are now commemorated on ANZAC day. Another cookbook stated that these cookies were sold to raise money to help returned veterans.

In saucepan place butter, treacle, soda, sugar and mix with boiling water. Bring slowly to boil, remove and add dry ingredients. Mix well. Place spoonfuls about 3 inches apart on well greased cookie tray. Bake at 275F about 25 min.

Source: The Down Under Cookbook c. 1987 Graeme Newman, Albany, New York. converted from his mother's handwritten cookbook to US measures. Shared by Elizabeth Rodier 6/93 (not yet tested)

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