Anzac biscuits (cookies)

3/4 c  Fine sugar
      1 ts Treacle (golden corn syrup)
    1/4 lb butter
      1 ts Baking soda
    3/4 c  Coconut, flaked
      1 c  Oatmeal
    3/4 c  Plain flour
      2 tb Boiling water
 
  ANZAC day is celebrated in Australia on April 25.  On this day in 1915, the
  ANZACs (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) landed at Gallipoli, and
  suffered the worst defeat in Australian military history. The fallen
  soldiers of all wars are now commemorated on ANZAC day. Another cookbook
  stated that these cookies were sold to raise money to help returned
  veterans.
  
  In saucepan place butter, treacle, soda, sugar and mix with boiling water.
  Bring slowly to boil, remove and add dry ingredients. Mix well. Place
  spoonfuls about 3 inches apart on well greased cookie tray. Bake at 275F
  about 25 min.
  
  Source:  The Down Under Cookbook c. 1987 Graeme Newman, Albany, New York.
  converted from his mother's handwritten cookbook to US measures. Shared by
  Elizabeth Rodier 6/93 (not yet tested)