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ANZAC Biscuits (Kiwi)

Name: ANZAC Biscuits (Kiwi)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 3/4 cup desiccated coconut; 1/2 cup butter; 2 tbsp golden syrup; 1 tsp baking soda; 2 tbsp boiling water

ANZAC biscuit recipe: chewy-crisp oaty biscuits with coconut and golden syrup, baked for a century in honour of the Anzacs. A true classic kiwi favourite.

⏱ 15 minPrep time

🔥 30 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

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ANZAC biscuits were made during the First World War to send to soldiers of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, because oats, coconut, and golden syrup travelled well and kept for months. Today they’re baked every April 25th for ANZAC Day, and all year round for morning tea.

The ideal ANZAC biscuit is crisp at the edges and chewy in the middle, with deep caramel notes from the golden syrup and butter. They’re sturdy enough for lunchboxes but impossible to stop at one.

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Step by stepInstructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the oats, flour, sugar, and coconut in a bowl.
Melt the butter and golden syrup together in a small pot.
Mix the baking soda with the boiling water and stir into the butter mixture — it will foam.
Pour into the dry ingredients and mix to a dough.
Roll heaped teaspoonfuls into balls, place on a lined tray, and flatten slightly.
Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes before moving to a rack.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Bake a minute less for chewy biscuits, a minute more for crisp ones. Golden syrup is essential — honey changes the flavour and texture completely.

Recipe details

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Servings4

CategoryDessert

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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