Biscuits/cookies named after an army corps
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (342516)
Rockingham, Australia
August 18, 2021 7:57pm CST
In a comment, M.-L. (@MALUSE) wondered about the use of ,Anzac, as the name of a biscuit/cookie.
ANZAC stands for the World War I ‘Australian and New Zealand Army Corps’ so it might seem a strange name for a biscuit/cookie. I also believed that, because they were long-lasting, they were packed up and shipped to our overseas soldiers during the war.
Wikipedia suggests that they were not sent overseas but were sold at home (Australia and New Zealand) as fund-raisers. Recipes vary a bit but mine have rolled oats, flour, sugar, butter (or margarine), golden syrup, baking soda, and desiccated coconut. I sometimes use Splenda as a sugar substitute and they turn out just the same.
Generally they flatten out more so than those in the photo but these went into the oven before it had heated up properly so they are more rounded.
17 people like this
15 responses
@wolfgirl569 (108858)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Aug 21
They look good, That would be a good reason for the name
3 people like this
@wolfgirl569 (108858)
• Marion, Ohio
19 Aug 21
@JudyEv Fruit cake seems to last forever 
2 people like this
@Orson_Kart (6885)
• United Kingdom
19 Aug 21
It’s great to have food named after people or places.
This reminds me of Ronald Reagan’s hamburger soup. Have you tried it? Apparently he loved French soup but the Americans took umbrage with this and came up with their own recipe for him. Unfortunately, a bit like the British rocket to the moon, it never took off.
2 people like this
@Orson_Kart (6885)
• United Kingdom
20 Aug 21
@JudyEv I didn’t see it.
My response was meant to raise a titter. Looks like I failed miserably, am I losing my touch? 
Ok, I’ll see your Melba toast and raise you a Peach Melba. 
Ok, I’ll see your Melba toast and raise you a Peach Melba. 1 person likes this
@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
21 Aug 21
@Orson_Kart I did titter first time but then was annoyed to find my comment disappeared so forgot to titter again. So don't be sad. You're certainly not losing your touch. 
1 person likes this
@ptrikha_2 (47124)
• India
21 Aug 21
I have also seen the name Anzac used in some cookies. They are not available widespread but I have bought them in some stores. Interesting history!
1 person likes this
@ptrikha_2 (47124)
• India
22 Aug 21
@JudyEv
Biscuits would be useful but can cakes survive extreme weather and conditions for long?
1 person likes this
@ptrikha_2 (47124)
• India
22 Aug 21
@JudyEv
May be fruit cakes can last, not chocolate or others.
1 person likes this
@allknowing (138327)
• India
20 Aug 21
But you have already warned us about the odd names Australia is famous for no matter what it is
2 people like this
@allknowing (138327)
• India
20 Aug 21
@JudyEv New Zealand also has a history of aborigines. I get the feeling it has all to do with them.
2 people like this
@ptrikha_2 (47124)
• India
22 Aug 21
@JudyEv
May be some were sent from British colonies in Asia like India, Myanmar (then Burma)?
1 person likes this
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
19 Aug 21
well i learned something today! They always say an Army runs on its stomach!
1 person likes this
@DocAndersen (54402)
• United States
19 Aug 21
@JudyEv you learn to eat and walk!
1 person likes this
@allen0187 (58582)
• Philippines
19 Aug 21
Thanks for sharing this bit of history.
1 person likes this
@kaylachan (72456)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Aug 21
I bet it's as good as it sounds.
1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (183044)
• United States
19 Aug 21
Thanks for the background story. They look so good!
1 person likes this
@kasmakarim (1932)
• Indonesia
19 Aug 21
And it also looks really good, crunchy and sweet, I believe
1 person likes this
@JudyEv (342516)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Aug 21
Yes, it's a sweet biscuit but not too sweet. I usually put a bit less sugar than the recipe says.
@RasmaSandra (81127)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Aug 21
That is very interesting I have never heard about these cookies before, They sound good.
1 person likes this
