Inspired by some rolled oats I came accross when cleaning out my "baking station" I decided to make some Anzacs this Sunday. Anzacs are classic Australian and New Zealand cookies and are incredibly good - give them a go! They are also super easy to make. The only trick is to get that perfect balance of crispy outside and chewy inside. I make mine quite thick, about 1.5cm and bake them for 15 minutes at 170c/325f (I have a hot oven).
Okay...put these dry ingredients in a bowl
125g (4oz) Flour
150g (6oz) Sugar
1 Cup coconut
1 Cup rolled oats
Mix them together...
Then melt these ingredients in a saucepan
50g (2oz) butter
1 T Golden Syrup
When melted add
2 T boiling water with half teaspoon of bicarb soda dissolved in it. It will froth up...
Make a well in the centre of flour, stir in the liquid...
Place 1.5cm high spoonfuls on cookie tray (I really smoosh mine together with my hands so they are nice and dense - this helps them stay soft in the middle) and bake 15-20 minutes at 170c/325f. This is what you get...
Great with a strong hot cup of whatever you like. You could double the recipe, I will next time as I only got about 12 cookies this size. I had to pull these three aside quickly for a photo before they were gobbled up.
In my next post I will be showing you my aprons, cushions and baby blankets...just need to get some photos together and the shop is also nearly ready to open! It's so exciting!