macadamia and ginger anzac biscuits
This is a nutty twist on the classic Anzac biscuit so popular in Australia.
prep time
25 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
4 dozen
Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 7/8 cup butter, chopped (14 tbsp)
- 1/3 cup golden syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup macadamia nuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup crystallised ginger, chopped
How To Make macadamia and ginger anzac biscuits
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350F. Grease 3 large baking trays. Line with parchment.
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Step 2Combine flour, ginger, coconut, oats and sugar in a large bowl. Make a well in the center.
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Step 3Place butter, golden syrup, honey and 1/3 cup cold water in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until butter has melted and mixture is combined. Bring to a simmer and remove from heat. Stir in the baking soda. Let stand for 2 minutes.
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Step 4Add butter mixture to the oats. Mix well. Stir in the nuts and 1/3 cup of the ginger.
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Step 5Roll 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a ball. Flatten slightly between your palms. Place on the baking tray. Repeat, placing the cookies 1 1/2 inches apart. Press the remaining ginger into the top of the cookies.
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Step 6Bake the biscuits (cookies), 1 tray at a time, for 12 minutes or until golden and just firm to the touch. Cool on trays for 10 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
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