These Anzac Biscuits zing with the warmth of ground ginger that melds perfectly with the flavor of the golden syrup.
Easy to make and just as easy to eat!
What makes these Anzac biscuits different?
There are many recipes for Anzac biscuits and all are very similar.. In this version, I have added just a couple of teaspoons of ground ginger. Is that too radical? I know I may upset some purists but if that the case just leave the ginger out and the recipe will work just as well AND it will be the original.
These are as I like – crunchy. It just doesn’t seem right if they are soft and chewy. Be sure to store in an airtight container as soon as the biscuits are cool. If they soften, recrisp in a warm oven for 5-10 minutes.
This biscuit recipe uses basic ingredients.
This recipe is very humble, using basic supermarket ingredients.
All you need is:
- rolled oats but be sure not to use instant oats
- flour
- desiccated coconut (unsweetened otherwise your biscuits will be too sweet)
- brown sugar
- butter
- golden syrup
- bicarbonate soda
Of course, for my version, just add a little ground ginger.
A little bit about Anzac Day
Anzac day, observed on the 25th April each year in Australia and New Zealand, is a national day of remembrance. On this day we commemorate all who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. The Anzac day services and marches are well supported in towns large and small across the country. Even as a child of migrants from Europe this is always an important day for me.
Part of the tradition is Anzac biscuits. During the war, mums, wives and girlfriends lovingly baked these biscuits and packaged them up to be sent to their soldier. The lack of eggs in the recipe meant these biscuits kept well and would be a welcome taste of home. Opinion varies, as it often does in cases like this, as to when and where these biscuits originated. I don’t really think it matters. Anzac biscuits mean so much to so many.
Do you like crunchy or chewy Anzac biscuits? Am I being too radical adding ginger? Have you even heard of these biscuits? If not, try this recipe, I know you’ll love them as much as I do. Serve Anzac Biscuits simply with a cup of tea, all the better if it’s a cup of billy tea.
Baci,
These Anzac Biscuits are a great all rounder – perfect in the lunchbox, for afternoon tea or just for snacking!
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This updated recipe was first published on 24 April, 2017
Ginger Anzac Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats not instant type
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup desiccated coconut
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 125 grams butter
- 2 tablespoons golden syrup
- 1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
Instructions
- Preheat oven 170C/325F. Line two large baking trays with non stick paper.
- In a pan melt butter and golden syrup.
- Stir to combine. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, coconut, brown sugar and ground ginger.
- Mix the bicarb with 2 tablespoons of boiling water and then pour into the butter mixture stirring well. It should foam. Pour the foaming butter into the oats/flour mixture, mix well.
- Roll spoonfuls of the mixture into balls, place on lined baking trays and press down with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Watch them, they burn easily so if your oven runs hot, reduce the temp a little and bake for longer for that crispy biscuit.
- Cool on wire racks and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- ground ginger can be omitted to create the original Anzac cookie
Nutrition
I made these on Anzac Day Marcella and they were great and quite simple to make. Thank you. Love your page.
Oh Mina, I’m so glad you liked them! You are very kind! xx
Yes, I think I like the addition of ginger to the biscuits and I like ’em chewy, but crisp will also do!
Chewy or crispy these biscuits are great!
It’s already quite warm over here and I pinned it to Holidays board 🙂 Never too much ginger, by the way !
Thank you for pinning! It’s true, ginger is just wonderful!