Ube Anzac Biscuits

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup desiccated coconut
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 125 g butter
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons boiling water
• 2 teaspoons ube extract
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons cream
• 1 teaspoon ube extract

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 160°C fan-forced and line a baking tray with baking paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, desiccated coconut, flour, brown sugar and salt.

3. 3

   Melt the butter and golden syrup together in a small saucepan over low heat.

4. 4

   Dissolve the baking soda in the boiling water, then stir it into the butter mixture until it foams.

5. 5

   Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.

6. 6

   Stir in the ube extract until the dough develops a light purple colour.

7. 7

   Scoop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared tray, leaving room for spreading. Gently flatten each portion.

8. 8

   Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges turn golden while the centres remain slightly soft.

9. 9

   Transfer to a wire rack and allow the biscuits to cool completely.

10. 10

    Whisk together the icing sugar, cream and ube extract until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled biscuits before serving.