ANZAC Biscuits

I received this recipe from my good Australian mate, Lois. These traditional Australian biscuit were sent overseas to those serving in the Australian New Zealand Army Corps during World War 1 because of their excellent keeping abilities.

1 cup all purpose flour
1 1/4 cup rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cups flaked coconut
125 gs. butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup (corn syrup)
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 F. Sift flour into a bowl. Add the oats, sugar, and coconut. Melt the butter in the microwave and add the golden syrup and water. Stir in the baking soda and mix well. Add the liquid to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Roll into small balls and place on a greased baking tray. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove biscuits from tray and allow to cool on wire racks. Biscuits will be quite soft when you remove them from the tray but will firm up while cooling.

Yield: About 27 cookies.