Thursday 24 April 2014

Anzac Biscuits

Anzac biscuits - a chewy, oaty cookie - are my absolute favorite and holds an important place in the hearts of New Zealanders.



Anzac day (Australia New Zealand Army Corps) is the national day of remembrance in New Zealand and Australia. The date itself, the 25th of April marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. 



In both countries we often make 'Anzac cookies' around this time. These cookies (well.. a not quite so delicious version) were sent to the Anzac soldiers by their loved ones during the first world war due to their ability to keep from becoming stale for a long period of time. 
 

The recipe here is a modern day take on the original cookie sent to the front line in war time.




The base recipe is very well suited to allow for the addition of anything you like. I add chocolate chips but they would also taste wonderful with dried fruits or nuts. 



Photos updated April 2015

Anzac Biscuits (Cookies)


Makes 24

1 Cup plain flour
1 Cup rolled oats
1 Cup brown sugar
1/2 Cup shredded coconut
125 g (4.4 oz) butter, melted
2 Tbsp Golden syrup
1 Tbsp hot water
1/2 Tsp baking soda
3/4 Cup chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 180ºC (355ºF) and line a couple of baking trays with baking paper.

2.  Sift the flour into a large bowl. Add the oats, sugar, coconut, and chocolate chips.

3. Mix the melted butter, water, and golden syrup. Add the baking soda and mix well. Mix into the dry ingredients.

4. Place teaspoon size balls of mixture onto the trays, press down gently with a fork and bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden. Cool on the trays before transferring to an airtight container. The cookies will be really soft when you take them out but they will firm on cooling.

21 comments:

  1. Happy Anzac Day and I know I would love these cookies... Pinning.

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  2. These look fantastic and I loved readng about their orign too. Well done!

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    1. Thanks very much Dan! They have always been my favorite cookie :)

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  3. Happy Anzac Day! I had never heard of these cookies! I am a HISTORY NERD so I really enjoyed learning about their origin! <3

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    1. Thank you very much Brandi :) They are absolute deliciousness, I'm sure you'd love them!

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  4. I love these cookies Nicole. I'm definitely putting them on my must make for this week's snacks. Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday Party this week. Pinning/sharing.

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  5. I think even a "non" baker like me could put these yummy cookies together! I love chewy cookies!

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  6. Awesome recipe! I can't wait to try them!!!

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  7. Thank you for the "history lesson" and the yummy cookies, Nicole!

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  8. Thank you for joining us on the Weekend Social! These Cookies are so wonderful and we were so happy you linked up wit them!!! I can not wait to make them!!!!

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  9. Happy Anzac Day. These are my kind of cookies, I love golden syrup and coconut together, YUM!

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  10. Happy Anzac Day! Love this recipe and I really need to try it. They look wonderful!

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  11. They look yummy and I learned something. I had never heard of Anzac Day. Thanks!

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  12. Your Anzac cookies look terrific Nic and wish I could try one or two right now!

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  13. I love classic Anzac biscuits and definitely think that they shouldn't be limited to being enjoyed once a year.. I have to make these.

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  14. Happy Anzac Day and congrats on the new pictures of these cookies. They are irresitible!!!

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  15. These look like a wonderful cookie Nicole, I love the history behind them.

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  16. I have heard of Anzac biscuits but I've never made them before. However I think I will be making them soon - they sound delicious! It's amazing that it is the hundredth anniversary of the Gallipoli landings this year - what a great recipe to mark the occasion with.

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  17. Never knew the history behind the cookie, thanks for sharing.

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  18. These sound wonderful Nicole. I love everything in it!

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