Crunchy Anzac Biscuits/Cookies

Step 1: Line three oven trays with baking paper.

Step 2: Combine oats, flour, sugar and both coconuts in a large bowl and mix well.

Step 3: Melt butter and syrup in a medium saucepan over a low heat and then remove from heat.

Step 4: Dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in boiling water in a heatproof jug and stir into the butter mixture and then pour the butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir well until combined.

Step 5: Roll rounds tablespoon of mixture into balls and place 5cm apart on prepared tray and press to slightly flatten.

Step 6: Cook two trays in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 16 minutes to 18 minutes, or until very golden brown.

Step 7: Remove from the oven and repeat with remaining tray.

Step 8: Stand biscuits on trays for 10 minutes and then transfer to wire rack to cool completely and store in an airtight container.