Anzac Biscuits

I had a baking craving last night and couldn't work out what to bake. I had a lot of bits and pieces in my cupboards and went on a recipe hunt. I also wanted the baked good to be something I could take with me on a very long run the next day (52km!). I decided on an Aussie (and New Zealand) classic - the Anzac biscuit. They remind me of a cross between an oaty biscuit and a flapjack, and are amazing as an on-the-go sugar hit when training, or to just have alongside a cup of tea.
From weighing the ingredients to cooling, these biscuits took less than an hour to make, so if you're a fan of oats, coconut and flapjacky goodness, you'll love these!
They'd also be a fun bake to have your children get involved with :)

These will keep in an airtight jar for up to a week, or they can be frozen.

Makes around 24 biscuits

Ingredients:

• 100g (1/3 cup + 1tbsp) margarine (or softened butter)
• 100g (1/2 cup) caster sugar
• 85g (1 cup) porridge oats
• 85g (3/4 cup + 2 tsp) desiccated coconut
• 100g (3/4 cup + 2tsp) plain flour
• 1 tbsp golden syrup
• 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• Pinch of salt

Method:

1. Preheat your oven to 180c (160c fan)/355f/gas mark 4. Grease two baking trays lightly.

2. Melt together the margarine and golden syrup in the microwave (or on the hob) until the mixture is liquid. Set aside to cool slightly (for around 5 minutes).

3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together the caster sugar, porridge oats, desiccated coconut, plain flour and salt.

4. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and pour over the margarine/syrup. Stir until you have a sticky mixture with no flour visible in the bowl.

5. Take heaped spoonfuls of the mixture (you could use your hands if you want to - make them golf ball sized) and place on the greased baking trays, making sure to leave about 2.5cm (1 inch) gaps between each ball. Press down on each biscuit lightly.

6. Bake for around 8 minutes until golden and lightly brown on the edges. Remove from the oven and leave to cool for a few minutes. Gently transfer to a cooling rack to cool fully.

7. Enjoy!