Resident brings local flavour to commemorate Anzacs

“Not only have these Anzac biscuits become an indulgent favourite in our community, they’ve also been beautifully homemade and they hold the significance of Anzac through our special delivery to the RSA.”

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 125 grams butter
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• ¾ cup flour
• The rind of 1 orange
• 2 tbsp boiling water
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 100g Makana Confections dark chocolate
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tbsp golden syrup

Method

Preheat the oven to 120°^C. Line three baking trays with non-stick baking paper.

In a small bowl, dissolve the baking soda in boiling water. In a saucepan, melt the butter with the golden syrup. Once melted, add the dissolved baking soda and water mixture to the saucepan.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Then, pour in the liquid butter mixture and stir until well combined.

Roll teaspoonfuls of the mixture into balls and place them on the prepared baking trays. Lightly press each ball with a fork to flatten slightly. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown. Once baked, transfer the cookies immediately to a chopping board to cool completely before serving.