Celebrate Anzac Day with these traditional Thermomix Anzac biscuits. Enjoy them soft and chewy, or if you like them crunchy, just bake them for a few extra minutes.
I have tried and tested many Anzac biscuit recipes in my Thermomix, and this is by far the best one. The mixture is easy to work with and holds together well when shaping. Scroll down for my easy step-by-step photo directions.
Anzac biscuits are sold commercially all year round, but it's always nice to bake a homemade batch for Anzac Day. This classic recipe has been adapted for the Thermomix.
Some more Aussie favourites on my blog are jam drops and chocolate caramel slice.
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Why You'll Love These Anzac Biscuits
- The dough is easy to handle and won't break apart.
- The recipe makes about 22 biscuits.
- Enjoy them soft and chewy, or if you want them crunchy, increase the baking time by a few minutes.
Recipe Ingredients
Note: The full quantities are shown in the recipe card below.
- Unsalted butter - unsalted butter gives you complete control of the overall flavour of your recipe, as the salt content in different butter brands can vary a lot.
- Golden syrup - gives the biscuits their characteristic flavour.
- Bicarbonate of soda
- Plain flour - also known as all-purpose flour.
- Oats - use rolled oats, but don't use quick oats, as the biscuits won't hold their shape.
- Caster sugar - see my post on how to make caster sugar in the Thermomix.
- Desiccated coconut - use desiccated coconut and not shredded coconut.
Step-by-Step Directions
Note: This is a summary of the instructions. The full ingredients and instructions are shown in the recipe card below.
- Add the butter and golden syrup to the Thermomix bowl.
- Melt for 3 minutes, 70°C, speed 2. Whilst it's melting, combine 1 tablespoon of boiling water with ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda. Add to the melted butter mixture and mix for 5 seconds, speed 3.
- Add the flour, oats, sugar and desiccated coconut to the Thermomix bowl.
- Mix for 20 seconds, reverse speed 3. Keeping the speed low is essential to prevent the oats from getting chopped up.
- Roll the mixture into walnut-shaped balls. This recipe makes about 22, and you will need two baking trays. I like to bake my trays individually.
- Leave the biscuits on the tray for 10 minutes, then transfer to a baking rack to cool completely.
Storage
Store the biscuits in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, or you can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Common Questions
It's best to use traditional rolled oats for Anzac biscuits as they hold their shape better.
Anzac biscuits become hard when they have been over-baked.
📖 Recipe
Thermomix Anzac Biscuits
Ingredients
- 125 g unsalted butter, roughly chopped
- 90 g golden syrup
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 150 g plain flour
- 100 g rolled oats
- 90 g desiccated coconut
- 165 g caster sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan), and line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
- Add the butter and golden syrup to the Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 min/70°C/speed 2. Meanwhile, mix the bicarbonate of soda in 1 tablespoon of boiling water. When the 3 minutes are up and the butter is fully melted, add the bicarbonate of soda mix to the Thermomix bowl and mix for 5 sec/speed 3.
- Add the flour, oats, coconut and sugar and mix for 20 sec/reverse/speed 3. The mixture will come together; use a spatula to scrape down and stir in any bits stuck to the sides of the bowl.
- Roll the mixture out into walnut-sized balls and place them onto the baking trays, roughly 5cm apart. Flatten each one slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake one tray at a time for 12-15 minutes. Depending on whether you like your Anzac biscuits soft or crunchy, 12 minutes = soft, 15 minutes = crunchy. Also, the timing will vary on the oven, so keep a close eye on them.
- When ready, remove the biscuits from the oven and cool them on the baking tray for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. They will come out of the oven soft but will harden when cooled.
Paula Lindhe says
Great recipe. Thankyou. Worked with lactose free butter too.
Helen says
Hi Vicki
So enjoy your webpage so easy to follow plus I'm encouraged to use my Thermomix each time you post.
Love your recipe for the Anzac cookies.. thanks for the inspiration. Helen..🌻
Kathryn Davies says
Delicious! Kids love them and they are so quick and easy to make.
Vicki says
Hi Kathryn, thank you leaving a lovely comment - so glad they worked out well for you. Vicki