Strawberry Thumbprint Anzac Biscuits

Submitted by kathleenkirbyturner

"This is a variation on the traditional Anzac Biscuit. Totally vegan. Totally delicious."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 30 cookies
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup dried coconut
• 125 g vegan butter
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon water, boiling
• 1⁄4 cup strawberry preserves
• candy sprinkles

directions

1. Heat the oven to 150°C.
2. Place the oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together.
3. Melt the vegan butter and golden syrup together in a sauce pan.
4. Place the baking soda in a tiny bowl and add the boiling water. Add this into the melted butter/syrup mixture.
5. Combine all the ingredients together in the large mixing bowl. Stir until thoroughly combined - adding a bit more water if the dough feels too dry.
6. Place the dough in tablespoon sized balls on parchment paper lined baking sheets. Flatten slightly and make a dent in the center of each with the thumb.
7. Put a dab of strawberry jelly in each dent, cover with sprinkles.
8. Bake for 18 minutes or until dark brown.