Anzac Biscuits

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 350°F. In a mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, oats and coconut. Next melt the butter and golden syrup together in a liquid measuring cup (about 1 minute in the microwave).
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   In a separate glass, add the very hot water and dissolve the baking soda. Once dissolved, add the water into the melted butter/syrup (it should appear frothy).
3. 3
   Return to the dry ingredients and make a well in the mixture. Pour in the butter/syrup and stir it all together. The mixture will be heavy to stir.
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   Next form 1/2-tablespoon-sized balls of the batter and place on a greased cookie sheet. Depress with a fork and bake for 10 minutes at 350°F. Let cool for 5 minutes on the tray before moving to a cooling rack. Recipe makes between 40 to 45 biscuits.
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   (Recipe adapted from In A Strange Land.)