ANZAC Biscuits with Almonds

Ingredients

• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup white sugar
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. Combine oats, flour, sugar, and almonds in a large bowl; set aside.
3. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Off heat, stir in golden syrup, water, and baking soda. Stir butter mixture into flour mixture.
4. Roll dough into walnut-size balls; place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Slightly flatten dough balls.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool.