Share the love with these perfect Australian cookie recipes! Anzac biscuits, jam drops, and more to share with friends and family.

For cookie lovers like us, it is indeed hard to stay away from these sparking, crumbly, and wonderfully shaped freshly baked goodies. Whether from Australia or Scandinavia, we really do not care as long as the word cookie is attached to it. Every region has its own set of cookies and Traditional Australian cookies are no exception.

In this article, we will share a bunch of recipes for traditional cookies from Australia but before that, here are some tips and tricks for you to follow. Let's pick the example of thumbprint or jam-drop cookies to explain the process.

A glimpse into the traditional Australian cookies- The jam drop cookie recipe

To make the classic Jam drop cookies inspired by the Australian Table of Desserts, you have to be aware of the ingredients first. So let's have a look.

Caster sugar.

Softened butter, that is butter at room temperature since it is hard to blend solid butter.

Vanilla extract to enhance the flavor of the cookies.

Eggs are used at room temperature otherwise they will not express their leavening properties.
Plain flour- One can use all-purpose flour for this recipe.
Baking powder- Further to increase the fluffy texture of the batter.
Milk- Make the batter creamy and smooth.
Raspberry jam- You cannot make jam-drop cookies in the absence of raspberry jam.

Method to prepare jam drop cookies_ An Australian cookie recipe

To make this cookie, the oven is preheated at a temperature of 180°C. Grease the pan properly so that the cookies do not stick at the bottom. Place a parchment paper at the bottom so that cookies are easier to remove from the tray.

Now use an electric mixer to blend all the ingredients well. This includes beating the eggs with sugar and adding some vanilla extract as well. Until creamy, ensure that the mixer turns out smooth and fluffy. The eggs should be present at room temperature and beaten well to trap air in them. Pinch small dough portions and then place them on the tray.

Flatten the biscuits with your thumb in the middle so that the jellies can be inserted in the depression in the center. Baking should be done for at least fifteen minutes so that the cookies turn out crumbly and sweet. Allow the cookies to turn out yellow or golden. The biscuits should be allowed to cool down for about ten minutes.

Use a wire rack to cool down the cookies faster. Your delicious and crunchy cookies are now ready to adorn the plates. Make a lot so you can store the extra in the mason jar and enjoy whenever you want.

Picking another example of iced vovo_ A delectable Australian delicacy

First, let's quickly go through the ingredients that you need for making Australian iced vovo.

To make the cookies-

Softened salted butter- Allow the butter to be melted and settled at room temperature before blending it into a mixture.
Granulated sugar- Sprinkle some sugar dust which gets blended faster.
Vanilla extract- To enhance the taste of the cookies.
All-purpose flour
Baking powder
Some whole milk

For decoration-

Garnishing can be done with some raspberry jam and desiccated coconut crumbs.

To make the fondant icing-

Some egg white
Ice sugar
And whole milk.

Simple instructions to make one of the most attractive Australian cookies_ Icing Vovo

Let's have a look into the simple steps that you can follow to make the wondrous icing vovo at home.

Start with preheating the oven first at 350°F. The baking trays are lined with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking to the surface.

The melted butter cube is mixed with sugar in a large bowl. If you are not confident then you can use an electric hand beater to blend everything smoothly.

Next goes in the flour along with the whole milk which is dropped little by little so you do not end up with lumps and clumps in the mixture.

The iced vovo are usually rectangular in size and they are baked for about fifteen to twenty minutes to acquire the ideal golden brown texture.

While removing it from the oven, you can use a spatula to avoid touching the hot tray or the cookies.

To make the fondant icing and Garnishing

The icing sugar with milk is blended to create this mixture. Next, the egg white is added and then blended well to create a smooth and silky texture.

Decoration can be done with your favorite icing and your delectable Australian Icing Vovo can be created in no time. Crumbly, crunchy, and perfect as freshly baked goodies, you should definitely try out this one along with other Australian dessert recipes.

Let's have a look at the following Australian cookies to find out which is the best.

7. Coconut Cookies

8. Chewy Oatmeal Coconut Cookie Recipe

9. Buttery Nutty Pecan Sandies

10. Turtle Cookies

14. Iced Oatmeal Cookies

15. Chocolate Coconut Cookie Truffles

16. Chubby Hubby Cookies

17. Stuffed Samoa Cookies