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Nutritional Values
120kcal
2gProtein
17gCarbs
5gFat
1gFibre
25 gServing
* Per serving · 25 g. May vary.
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🌾 Gluten
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Anzac Biscuits
How to order / say it
Say it
Anzac Biscuits — [ANN-zak BIZ-kits]
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I'd like some Anzac biscuits, please.
Say locally
Sweet cookies made from oats, flour, butter, golden syrup, and coconut.
Why try it?
Anzac Biscuits are a staple of New Zealand's culinary heritage, traditionally baked to honor ANZAC Day, reflecting the country's sweet tooth and historical appreciation.
How it tastes
Anzac Biscuits have a crunchy, yet chewy texture, delivering a warm, buttery sweetness with each bite, highlighted by the nuttiness of coconut and oats.
Origin & History — first documented: 1915
Named after the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, these biscuits were first made by wives and women's groups during WWI to send to soldiers overseas, as they kept well during naval transport.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 100 g rolled oats
- 🌾 100 g flour
- 🍯 100 g sugar
- 🥛 100 g butter
- 🍯 50 g golden syrup
- 🥜 50 g shredded coconut
- 🧂 1 tsp baking soda
Method
- 1 Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray.
- 2 Melt butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan.
- 3 Mix dry ingredients in a bowl, and combine with butter mixture.
- 4 Form balls and flatten them on the tray, bake for 10-15 minutes.
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