Celebrate Anzac Day with these traditional Thermomix Anzac Biscuits - a simple recipe which is ready in 30 minutes. Enjoy them soft and chewy or if you like them crunchy, just bake them for a few minutes more.
I have tried and tested many Anzac biscuit recipes, and this is by far the best one. The mixture is easy to handle and doesn't crumble when handling.
Anzac biscuits have been around since World War 1 when they were sent to soldiers overseas by their wives. The biscuits didn't contain eggs, so they withstood the long journey. Eggs were also scarce in those days as many poultry farmers joined the fight in the war.
Anzac biscuits are sold commercially all year round, but it's always nice to bake a homemade batch for Anzac Day. This recipe is the classic version that has been adapted for the Thermomix.
Some more Aussie favourites on my blog are Jam Drops, Lemon Delicious and 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 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 -
- Bicarbonate of soda -
- Plain flour - also known as all-purpose flour.
- Oats - use jumbo or rolled oats, but don't use quick oats, as the cookies 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.
How to Make Thermomix Anzac Biscuits
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. Whilst it's melting, combine 1 tablespoon of boiling water with ½ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda, then add to the melted butter.
- Add the flour, oats, sugar and desiccated coconut to the Thermomix bowl.
- Mix for 20 seconds on 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
These Thermomix Anzac Biscuits keep well for a couple of weeks in an airtight container, or you can store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Common Questions
It's best to use traditional rolled oats or jumbo oats for Anzac Biscuits as they hold their shape better.
Anzac biscuits become hard when they have been over-baked.
📖 Recipe
Thermomix Anzac Biscuits
A classic recipe for Anzac Biscuits made in the Thermomix.
Ingredients
- 125g unsalted butter, roughly chopped
- 90g golden syrup
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1 tablespoon boiling water
- 150g plain flour
- 100g rolled oats
- 90g desiccated coconut
- 165g caster sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C fan / 180°C, and line 2 large baking trays with baking paper.
- Add the butter and golden syrup to the Thermomix bowl and melt for 3 mins/70°C/speed 2. Meanwhile, mix the bicarbonate of soda in 1 tablespoon of boiling water. When the 3 minutes is 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; stir any stranded bits around the sides with a spatula.
- 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 mins = soft, 15 mins = crunchy. Also, the timing will vary on the oven, so keep an 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.
Notes
Storage
These Thermomix Anzac Biscuits can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 22 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 141Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 44mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 1gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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..🌻
Peter Mantle says
Hi Vicki,
I just tried your recipe for Anzac Biscuits.
These are gorgeous! Will definitely be doing them again.
I only managed 6 walnut sized balls, and they spread out during cooking to provide 6 large rectangles, which suits me because they're easy enough to break off and enjoy.
Thanks.
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