Anzac Biscuits

1/2 cup butter
1 tbsp golden syrup
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tbsp boiling water
1 cup uncooked rolled oats
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup plain flour
1 cup brown sugar
2 tsp ginger

Melt butter and golden syrup in large pan over a low heat. Add bicarbonate
of soda mixed with boiling water.
Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, then pour melted mixture into
center and mix to a moist but firm consistency.
Drop slightly rounded teaspoonful of mixture on to cold greased tray. Cook
for about 15 minutes in a moderate oven. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 5 dozen.
- Embassy of Australia