Whether the original version of the Anzac Biscuit is Australian or New Zealand is undecided.  This version is for the Aussies – with both macadamias and mango.

Yield: 25

Ingredients

• 125g butter
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 3/4 cup dessicated coconut
• 1 cup flour
• 100g dried mango slices, chopped
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped macadamia nuts

Method

Preheat oven to 180 C

Melt butter and golden syrup, dissolve baking soda in boiling water and add. Mix sugar, oats, coconut and flour in a bowl and add liquid. Mix to combine, and then add the chopped mango and macadamias.

Roll into balls and place on a greased tray, flatten with a fork. Bake for 12-15 minutes until a golden brown colour.