Australia's Anzac Biscuit Recipe

ANZAC Biscuits with Almonds INGREDIENTS * 2 cups quick cooking oats * 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup sliced almonds * 1 cup white sugar * 1 cup melted butter * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 2 tablespoons golden syrup * 2 tablespoons boiling water DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. 2. In a medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, flour, almonds and sugar. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. When butter has melted, remove from heat and stir in baking soda, golden syrup and boiling water. Stir the warm mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet and flatten slightly. 3. Bake in the preheated oven 15 to 18 minutes, until golden. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks. ================================================================== Anzac Biscuits with Macadamia Nuts INGREDIENTS * 3/4 cup all-purpose flour * 1 1/2 cups rolled oats * 3/4 cup white sugar * 1/2 cup flaked coconut * 1/2 cup chopped and toasted macadamia nuts * 2 tablespoons water * 1 tablespoon honey * 1 teaspoon baking soda * 1/2 cup butter DIRECTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, sugar, coconut and macadamia nuts. In a small saucepan, combine the water, honey and baking soda. Bring to a boil, then stir in the butter. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes, then stir into the flour mixture with a wooden spoon. Place tablespoons of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets and flatten slightly with the back of the spoon. Leave about 3 centimeters between cookies. 3. Bake for 12 minutes for chewy biscuits, 15 minutes for crunchy, in the preheated oven. Remove from the baking sheet to cool on wire racks. Happy cooking!!!!!!!!!