The tradition of ANZAC cookies started back in the time of the first world war.  Australian mothers and wives wanted to send packages to their men who were off fighting to defend the land of their monarch.   Included in the care packages were these cookies, egg free and able to last great lengths of time and remain edible.  Ninety five years on, they taste just as good as ever.  One can only imagine the happiness they brought to the ANZAC's.

1 cup plain flour

1 cup rolled oats

3/4 cup dessicated coconut

1 cup sugar

125gm butter

1 tablespoon golden syrup

1 1/2 teaspoons bicarbonate soda

2 tablespoons boiling water

Combine the dry ingredients in a bowl.  Melt the butter and syrup over a gentle heat. Add the bicarbonate soda to the boiling water and mix into the butter and syrup mix.  Pour the butter over the dry ingredients and mix well.  Roll into teaspoon size balls and make in a moderate oven (180deg celcius) for 10-15 mins.