🍪 What are Anzac biscuits?
Anzac biscuits come from Australia and New Zealand and are named for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, or ANZAC. Traditional versions are made with familiar pantry staples in Australia and New Zealand, including flour, oats, sugar, butter, baking soda, and golden syrup, with dried shredded coconut often added.
They rose to popularity during World War I. Some accounts suggest the biscuits were sent to soldiers overseas because they kept well, while others say they were baked and sold at home to raise funds during the war.
Today, Anzac biscuits are closely associated with Anzac Day on April 25, a national day of remembrance in both countries honoring all who served and died. The term “Anzac” is protected under Australian law, with a special exemption for Anzac biscuits, provided they are never called cookies!
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