Oaty Buttons (Soft Cookies)

• 8 ounces butter
• 6 ounces granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons golden syrup
• 6 teaspoons boiling water
• 2 teaspoons vanilla essence
• 8 ounces self-raising flour
• 6 ounces oats
• icing sugar
• boiling water (for icing)

1. Turn on the oven to 350F
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in golden syrup, then vanilla.
4. Then stir in the boiling water.
5. Fold in the flour and oats.
6. Roll the mixture into little golf-ball sized balls.
7. Place on a greased baking tray.
8. Bake for 20 minutes.
9. Cool on a wire rack.
10. Decorate with icing or any other topping.

butter, sugar, golden syrup, boiling water, vanilla essence, flour, oats, icing sugar, boiling water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/oaty-buttons-soft-cookies-223333 (may not work)