How to make ANZAC Biscuits

This recipe is based on my recollection of my grandmother's recipe for ANZAC biscuits. A great kiwi tradition, ANZAC biscuits are very easy to make, take about 20-25 minutes from start to finish, and are pretty healthy.

Combine flour, sugar, oats, coconut and raisins in a large bowl and mix em up a bit.

In a small saucepan, melt butter and golden syrup. Stir mixture so they are combined.

Put baking soda in a mug, and add enough boiling water to dissolve baking soda (about 2 tablespoons worth).

Add baking soda solution to butter and golden syrup. Make sure the golden syrup/butter is still hot, but not quite boiling, else it will foam up and over your saucepan. (You want it to foam up, but not too much.) A foamy, hokeypokey type liquid will result. Smells great.

Pour the contents of the saucepan into the dry ingredients and mix well.

Place spoonfuls of the mixture on a greased oven tray. Bake at around 180C (350F) for approximately 16 minutes, or until they are light brown. Makes about 18 biscuits.

NOTE: I usually double the mixture, and sometimes add chopped nuts. You can vary the proportions somewhat - less sugar, more butter etc. Be warned that ANZAC biscuits can be highly addictive.