Australian Anzac Biscuits

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These sweet biscuits are named for the Australian and New Zeland Army Corps (ANZAC) which fought inWorld War I (1914-1918).



1 c. rolled
3/4 c. coconut
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1  tbsp. honey or light corn syrup 11/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. boiling'

1. Preheat oven to 300°F.
2. Measure the oats, coconut, flour, and sugar into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Stir well.
3. In a small pan over medium-low heat, melt butter or margarine and stir in honey or corn syrup.
4. Place baking soda in a cup or small bowl. Pour boiling water over baking soda and stir to dissolve. Add to melted butter mixture.
5. Pour butter mixture over oat mixture. Mix well.
6. Cover two baking sheets with kitchen parchment paper or aluminum foil (dull side up). Drop teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto sheets.
7. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, or until biscuits spread and are evenly browned.
8. Cool biscuits on a baking sheet for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a spatula and finish cooling on wire