Almond and Orange Anzac Biscuits

Almond and Orange Anzac biscuits

Makes about 24 biscuits Photo: 123RF

150g butter
3 tbsp golden syrup
1 cup of plain flour (can substitute rice flour for gluten-free)
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup sliced almonds
Zest of 1 orange
2 tsp baking soda

1..Heat oven to 180C, Line baking tray with baking paper.
2..Melt butter and golden syrup together. Stir well and set aside.
3..In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, coconut, oats and almonds, and mix well, ensuring there are no large lumps of brown sugar. Stir in orange zest.
4..In a small cup or bowl, mix together orange juice and baking soda until soda has dissolved, then stir into melted butter mixture.
5..Working quickly, pour foaming melted butter mixture into dry ingredients and stir until well combined (use your hands if you are making a double batch, it's easier!)
6..Take handfuls of mixture (it will be very wet and sticky) and firmly squeeze into golf-ball-sized balls (about 35g). Place on prepared tray with about 5cm between biscuits and press down to flatten.
7..Bake biscuits for 13-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on trays until firm enough to handle then transfer to a wire rack to cool complete. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.