Anzac Biscuits

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 320°F and line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
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   Combine flour, coconut, oats, and brown sugar in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
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   Place butter, gold syrup and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until melted. Remove pan from heat, add baking soda and stir to combine.
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   Pour butter mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well until combined.
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   Roll heaped tablespoons of dough into balls and place on trays, about 1 1/2 inches apart. Flatten balls slightly using your fingertips and bake for 11-13 minutes or until golden.
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   Cool on tray for 5 minutes before moving cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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   Tips:
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   1. The 2 tablespoons golden syrup may be replaced with 1 tablespoon light corn syrup and 1 tablespoon honey or 1 tablepsoon light corn syrup and 1 tablespoon treacle.
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   2. A longer baking time will produce crisper cookies.
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    3. For really chewy, soft cookies, do not flatten before baking.
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    4. Cookies will continue to harden as they cool.