The Best Cannabis Seed Infused ANZAC Biscuits in Australia

The Best Cannabis Seed Infused ANZAC Biscuits in Australia

Before we get to the recipe, let's make it clear that in Australia these are referred to as ANZAC "biscuits" not ANZAC Cookies.

The earliest known ANZAC biscuits were produced in 1916 at the time of the first world war. Australian soldiers serving overseas would receive home baked ANZAC biscuits sent to them from their wives, mothers and others.

The original recipe does not contain cannabis seeds or hemp seeds however there are many variations on homemade ANZAC biscuit recipes, and we think that adding some cannabis seeds makes this ANZAC recipe one of the most unique in Australia.

The original recipe does not contain cannabutter and uses standard unsalted butter.

Ingredients

1 cup plain flour (all-purpose flour)

1 cup rolled oats (optional: use 4/4 cup rolled oats, 1/4 cup hulled or unhulled cannabis seeds)

1 cup unsweetened desiccated coconut

3/4 cup fine white sugar

150g / 5oz unsalted butter (or cannabutter if you prefer)

4 tbsp golden syrup

1 tsp baking soda (bicarbonate soda)

Note: If you are outside Australia, you may not be able to get golden syrup easily. In that situation it is best to use a combination of treacle, honey and corn syrup, 2tbsp of treacle and 1tbsp each of the honey and corn syrup, to substitute for the golden syrup.

Cooking Method

• Preheat your oven to 180°C/350°F (160°C fan forced)

• Grab two baking trays and line them with baking paper.

• Mix flour, oats, coconut and sugar in a bowl.  (and optional cannabis seeds)

• Place butter (or cannabutter) and golden syrup in a saucepan over medium high heat and stir until butter has melted. Make sure you keep a close eye on the temperature and don't allow the mixture to scald of burn

• Add baking soda and stir to mix - it will bubble up; this is perfectly normal and expected. Immediately remove the mixture from heat.

• Pour butter mixture into flour and mix well until combined evenly.

• Roll the butter mixture into balls in your palm, flatten into biscuit shaped discs. Place discs, 2.5 cm/1" apart, on prepared trays.

• Bake for 15 minutes to 20 minutes maximum. The baking trays can be turned around halfway during the cooking time. If you prefer chewy biscuits then bake for around 12 minutes maximum

• Stand on trays for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Consumption and Storage

Once cooled, transfer your biscuits into air tight and opaque containers. The biscuits will keep at room temperature for a couple of weeks although its best to put them in the fridge if you intend to eat them over a longer period. They can also be frozen.

If you have used cannabutter in your biscuits, ensure you know the strength of the biscuits before eating too many at one time.

The biscuits are a great anytime snack and are a perfect accompaniment to a cup of tea.