For Urs, and Xine, and Emily Dynamite

[murasaki_kuraia]

ANZAC Bikkies

Traditionally made on April 25th (ANZAC Day, kinda like your Memorial Day today), but enjoyed anytime of year.

Ingredients

• 1 cup plain flour
• 1 cup rolled oats (regular oatmeal) uncooked
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 tbsp golden syrup (or honey)
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 2 tbsp boiling water

Method

• Combine the flour (sifted), oats, coconut and sugar in a bowl.
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  Melt the butter and Golden Syrup (or honey) in a saucepan over a low heat..
  
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  Mix the bicarbonate of soda with the water and add to the butter and Golden Syrup.
  
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  Pour the liquids into the dry ingredients and mix well.
  
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  Spoon dollops of mixture, about the size of a walnut shell, onto a greased tin leaving as much space again between dollops to allow for spreading.
  
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  Bake in a moderate oven, 180C / 350F, for 15-20 minutes.
  
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  Cool on a wire rack and seal in airtight containers.