Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180°C/ 160°C fan/ gas mark 4/ 350°F

Step 2

Grease the baking sheet or line with Magic Liner or a silicone baking mat

Step 3

Boil the kettle

Step 4

Put the bicarb in a small bowl or cup

Step 5

Put the butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan to melt on a low heat. Remove when melted

Step 6

Add boiling water to the bicarb then add to the melted butter mixture, mixing well. The mixture may fizz again

Step 7

Mix oats, flour, sugar, coconut and salt in a large bowl

Step 8

Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients and stir in the liquids, mixing well

Step 9

Put large teaspoons of the mixture into your hands, shape into balls, place on the prepared baking sheets and flatten a little. Space them about 5cm/2in apart to allow room for spreading. You will make 20-24 biscuits depending on size

Step 10

For chewy biscuits, bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden. For a crunchier biscuit, increase cooking time to 12-15 minutesLeave on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes to harden a little then transfer to a wire rack to cool