Sticky Date Anzac Biscuits

No other biscuit holds greater historical significance than the Anzac biscuit, so much so that the name, recipe and even shape of this iconic biscuit are protected by Australian law.

And while nothing beats a classic Anzac biscuit this scrumptious new twist on a true blue classic will be an instant cookie jar staple.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups plain flour
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 1/2 cups desiccated coconut (I used shredded for texture)
• 2 cups traditional rolled oats
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 200g butter, chopped
• 1/3 cup golden syrup
• 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 1/2 cups dried pitted dates, chopped

METHOD