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Crunchy Anzac Biscuits

WRITER BYCassie
POSTEDApril 19, 2021
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Crunchy Anzac Biscuits are so quick and easy to make. These classic Aussie sweet oat cookies are made from everyday ingredients and are a firm favourite anytime of year.

anzac biscuits on a serving board and a wire rack.

Fans of Crunchy Anzac Biscuits will love this quick and easy recipe! These classic Aussie biscuits will be fresh out of the oven in under 30 minutes.

For my readers who aren't from Australia or New Zealand, you may be wondering what on earth an Anzac biscuit is.  The best way to describe it is a sweet oat cookie.

An "Anzac" refers to a soldier who was in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, particularly in the years of World War 1. Anzac biscuits were sent over to the soldiers during World War 1 because they were able to last for a long time, although the original recipe looked quite a bit different to the one we all make today.

These biscuits freeze well, both the unbaked dough and the baked biscuits, so don't feel pressured to eat the whole batch at once.  Although if I'm being honest mine never make it to the freezer.

crunchy anzac biscuits stacked on a wire rack.

INGREDIENTS

ingredients for anzac slice on a wooden board.

Here's what you'll need to make these biscuits (measurements listed in the full recipe at the bottom of this page)...

  • Rolled Oats / Old Fashioned Oats
  • Plain / All Purpose Flour
  • Brown Sugar
  • Desiccated Coconut / Finely Shredded Coconut
  • Butter
  • Golden Syrup
  • Bicarb Soda

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat - Preheat the oven to 160C / 320F, and line two baking trays with baking paper or silicone mats. 

Mix the dry ingredients - Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a mixing bowl.

flour and sugar in a glass bowl.

Mix the wet ingredients - Place butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir for 2 minutes, or until the butter has melted.  Mix bicarb with 2 tablespoon of boiling water, then add to the saucepan.  The butter will appear frothy - this is good.  No cause for alarm.

melted butter in a saucepan.

Mix the wet and dry ingredients together - Pour the wet ingredients into the mixing bowl and stir to combine.  Grab a teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball, then place on the prepared baking tray.  Press down to flatten slightly.  Repeat with the remaining mixture, leaving a gap between the biscuits as they will spread.

biscuit mixture in a glass bowl.

Bake - Place the trays in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.  When you remove the biscuits they'll still be soft to touch, but will harden while cooling.  Leave on the trays to cool for 15 minutes, then move to a wire rack.  

uncooked anzac biscuits on a baking tray.
anzac biscuits on a tray.

TOP TIPS

  • Store leftover Anzac biscuits in an airtight container for up to a week.  
  • The uncooked biscuit dough can be frozen.  Simply shape into balls, place onto a baking tray and freeze for 30 minutes, then move to an airtight container or ziplock bag.
  • Cooked Anzac biscuits can also be frozen.  Once the biscuits are cooled completely, move to an airtight container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months.  

WANT MORE ANZAC BISCUITS? TRY THESE RECIPES

  • Chewy Anzac Biscuits
  • Mini Caramel Tarts
  • Anzac Slice
  • Chocolate Anzac Biscuits
crunchy anzac biscuits on a wire rack.

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RECIPE

Crunchy Anzac Biscuits

Crunchy Anzac Biscuits

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Crunchy Anzac Biscuits are so quick and easy to make. These classic Aussie sweet oat cookies are made from everyday ingredients and are a firm favourite anytime of year.

4.2 Stars (99 Reviews)

servings

15

Scale

Ingredients

Instructions

1

Preheat - Preheat the oven to 160C / 320F, and line two baking trays with baking paper or silicone mats. 

2

Mix the dry ingredients - Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a mixing bowl.

3

Mix the wet ingredients - Place butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over medium heat.  Stir for 2 minutes, or until the butter has melted.  Mix bicarb with 2 tbsp of boiling water, then add to the saucepan.  The butter will appear frothy - this is good.  No cause for alarm.

4

Mix the wet and dry ingredients together - Pour the wet ingredients into the mixing bowl and stir to combine.  Grab a teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball, then place on the prepared baking tray.  Press down to flatten slightly.  Repeat with the remaining mixture, leaving a gap between the biscuits as they will spread.

5

Bake - Place the trays in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.  When you remove the biscuits they'll still be soft to touch, but will harden while cooling.  Leave on the trays to cool for 15 minutes, then move to a wire rack.  

Notes
  • Store leftover Anzac biscuits in an airtight container for up to a week.  
  • The uncooked biscuit dough can be frozen.  Simply shape into balls, place onto a baking tray and freeze for 30 minutes, then move to an airtight container or ziplock bag.
  • Cooked Anzac biscuits can also be frozen.  Once the biscuits are cooled completely, move to an airtight container or ziplock bag and freeze for up to 2 months.  

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Nutrition Facts

Servings:15
Serving Size:1

Amount Per Serving:

calories

190kcal

carbohydrates

27g

protein

2g

fat

9g

saturated fat

6g

polyunsaturated fat

2g

cholesterol

18mg

sodium

75mg

fiber

1g

sugar

15g

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5 comments & reviews

Kim Carroll

Kim Carroll

July 12, 2021

The perfect biscuits

Rae

Rae

August 12, 2021

Delicious

Anna

Anna

June 2, 2023

So easy and quick. Delicious and crunchy. I love them!

Paula Millard

Paula Millard

April 1, 2024

This was such a quick, straight forward and easy recipe to follow. The result was a delicious, crispy and delicious treat! Seriously have to beat the family away from these. Thank you so much!

Suzanne

Suzanne

April 28, 2024

Biscuits turned into one giant mess. I believe the recipe has too much sugar

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