Autumn Oat Favourites

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, plus additional for the baking sheets
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2 tablespoons golden syrup or 2 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon hot water

1. Preheat the oven to 325u0b0F Grease two baking sheets.
2. Place the butter, sugar and syrup in a large saucepan. Heat gently until the butter has melted and the sugar has dissolved.
3. In a bowl, stir together the oats, flour and coconut, then stir this into the melted butter mixture.
4. In a small bowl, combine the baking soda with 1 teaspoon of hot water, then stir this mixture into the oat mixture.
5. When the dough is cool enough to handle, scoop up a tablespoon at a time, form it into a ball and place it on the baking sheet. Space the cookies at least two inches apart.
6. Bake until brown and crisp at the edges, 14 to 15 minutes.

unsalted butter, light brown sugar, golden syrup, oats, allpurpose flour, unsweetened coconut, baking soda, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/autumn-oat-favourites-442294 (may not work)