Anzac Biscuits (Australian Coconut-Oat Cookies)

Ingredients

• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups flaked coconut
• 0.5 cups butter
• 1 tablespoon golden syrup
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Mix together oats, sugar, flour, and coconut in a large bowl. Set aside.

3. 3

   Melt together butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Combine boiling water and baking soda in a small bowl, then add to melted butter mixture. Pour over oat mixture; mix until well combined. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.