Best 5 Anzac Cookies Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with ANZAC cookies, a timeless treat originating from Australia and New Zealand. These delectable biscuits hold a special place in history, born during World War I as a thoughtful gift from wives to their husbands serving overseas. ANZAC, an acronym for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, symbolizes the deep bond shared by these nations.

These golden-brown cookies boast a unique combination of oats, coconut, flour, sugar, butter, and golden syrup, resulting in a delightful texture that's crispy on the edges and chewy in the center. The subtle sweetness and nutty flavor of oats blend harmoniously with the tropical notes of coconut, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Our collection of ANZAC cookie recipes offers a range of options to suit every baker's skill level and preference. From the classic ANZAC cookie recipe that stays true to the traditional method, to variations that incorporate chocolate chips, dried fruits, or a touch of spice, there's a recipe here for every palate.

Whether you're a seasoned baker looking to expand your repertoire or a novice seeking a simple yet impressive treat, our ANZAC cookie recipes will guide you effortlessly through the process. Join us on this culinary adventure as we explore the delicious history and diverse flavors of ANZAC cookies.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

ANZAC BISCUITS (COOKIES)



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Anzac biscuits are a traditional Aussie biscuit that were baked by the wives and mothers during World War I and packed into food parcels to be shipped to the soldiers. They included basic staple items as food was rationed during the war and times were hard. Today they are enjoyed as a good everyday basic biscuit and many Aussies bake these cookies to remember our soldiers and history on Anzac Day 25 April. This recipe uses Australian metric measurements- 1 tablespoon = 4 teaspoons

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 50 biscuits, 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups rolled oats, dry uncooked oats
1 3/4 cups desiccated coconut
2 cups plain flour
1 3/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar (can use more white sugar here if you dont like brown sugar)
250 g butter (1 cup butter)
2 tablespoons golden syrup (8 teaspoon equivelant)
3 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda (bicarb soda)
3 tablespoons boiling water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 160C (if using fan-forced oven) or 180°C Line biscuit trays with a quality baking paper or lightly grease with butter.
  • Using a large mixing bowl -- combine the oats, coconut, flour and sugars.
  • Using a small saucepan or microwave -- melt the butter and golden syrup together. Set aside.
  • Using a cup -- mix the boiling water and bicarb soda together. Add this mixture to the melted butter. The mixture will foam up.
  • Add the butter to the dry ingredients and combine thoroughly.
  • Note -- if the mixture is too crumbly the biscuits will not hold together -- add a small amount of water. I've posted a photo of how I like my mixture to look. You should be able to get a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it together/push into shape of a cookie. Add too much water and your biscuits will flatten out totally during cooking.
  • Using your hands. Roll into balls and flatten slightly. These cookies do spread whilst baking -- so I usually place 12 to a cookie sheet/baking tray.
  • Place on baking trays and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cooking longer will give a crunchier biscuit or less time a softer biscuit. I like mine to be crisp. Total cooking time will depend on how many cookies/trays can fit in your oven at a time.
  • Cool on trays for 5 to 10 minutes before moving to a rack to cool.
  • If biscuits are too soft they can be returned to the oven and cooked further.

BEST EVER ANZAC COOKIES



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I love a good anzac and these tasty cookies are just that. The perfect texture of crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside with the added extra of fruit and nut, these are a real treat. The whole batch was gone in a day!

Provided by twoundersix

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 28 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup rolled oats
3/4 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup plain flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
125 g butter
2 tablespoons golden syrup
1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 150 degrees celcius, and line two trays with baking paper.
  • Mix oats, flour, coconut, sugar, sunflower seeds and raisins together in a bowl.
  • Melt butter and golden syrup together.
  • Mix soda with the water and add to the melted butter and syrup.
  • Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and combine.
  • Place tablespoonfuls of mixture on trays and just slightly flatten the tops with a spatula.
  • Bake for 25 - 30 minutes, till done. Loosen while warm, cool on trays.

ANZAC BISCUITS (COOKIES)



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Categories     Cookies     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Molasses

Yield 20 biscuits/cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

85g porridge oats
85g desiccated coconut
100g plain flour
100g caster sugar
100g butter , plus extra butter for greasing
1 tbsp golden syrup
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4. Put the oats, coconut, flour and sugar in a bowl. Melt the butter in a small pan and stir in the golden syrup. Add the bicarbonate of soda to 2 tbsp boiling water, then stir into the golden syrup and butter mixture. 2. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients and pour in the butter and golden syrup mixture. Stir gently to incorporate the dry ingredients. 3. Put dessertspoonfuls of the mixture on to buttered baking sheets, about 2.5cm/1in apart to allow room for spreading. Bake in batches for 8-10 mins until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

ANZAC COOKIES (VEGAN)



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This is a modified version of the recipe from Baking: A Commonsense Guide. When they first come out of the oven, they're chewy and delicious. When they cool, they become crisper, ideal for dunking in coffee or tea. (And of course they're still delicious.) I added allspice just because I like it. If you use sweetened coconut, you can probably cut back on the sugar some.

Provided by dreaxbamf

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 40m

Yield 26 cookies, 26 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon allspice
4 1/2 ounces nondairy butter (I use Earth Balance, but who doesn't)
1/4 cup brown rice syrup
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350*F and lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  • Sift the flour, oats, sugar, coconut, salt, and allspice into a large bowl and make a well in the center.
  • Combine the cubed butter and syrup in a small saucepan over low heat and stir until the butter has melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Dissolve the baking soda in 1 tablespoon boiling water and add immediately to the butter mixture. This is going to instantly foam up, so be chill. Pour into the well in the dry ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon until well-combined.
  • Drop by level tablespoons onto your cookie sheet, allowing about two inches for spreading. Gently flatten each cookie with your fingertips.
  • Bake for about twenty mintutes, or until browned. Woohoo!

ANZAC COOKIES



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These delectable Anzac Cookies are oatmeal coconut cookies with crispy edges and chewy centers. They are perfect milk and coffee dunking cookies and one of my all time favorites. I love to include them on my cookie serving trays

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 c flaked coconut
1 c old fashioned oats
1 c all purpose flour
3/4 c sugar
1/2 c unsalted butter
2 Tbsp golden syrup (or dark corn syrup)
2 Tbsp very hot water
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
  • 2. Spread coconut in a thin layer on large separate baking sheet with a rim. Toast for 5-10 minutes or until golden brown; tossing several times to ensure even color.
  • 3. In a large bowl whisk together oats, toasted coconut, flour and sugar. In a small microwaveable bowl melt the butter. Whisk in the golden syrup, hot water and baking soda. Slowly stir the butter mixture into the oat mixture; stir just until combined.
  • 4. Using a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop or a rounded measuring tablespoon roll them into balls; less than 1 inch in size. Space at least 2 1/2 inches on the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10 minutes for soft cookies with slightly crispy edges. Bake for 14 minutes for crispy crunchy cookies
  • 5. Cool on the cookie sheet for 7-10 minutes before carefully removing them to cookie cooling racks.

Tips:

  • Use good quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the taste of your cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will give them a crispy exterior and a chewy interior.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before enjoying them. This will allow the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Anzac cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are a great way to use up leftover oats and coconut, and they can be made with or without chocolate chips. Whether you are a beginner baker or a seasoned pro, you are sure to love these cookies. So next time you are looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Anzac cookies a try!

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