Step 1

Preheat oven to 160°C/140°C fan-forced. Line 3 baking trays with baking paper.

Step 2

Combine oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a bowl. Place butter, syrup and cold water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir for 2 minutes or until butter has melted. Stir in bicarbonate of soda. Stir butter mixture into oat mixture.

Step 3

Roll level tablespoons of mixture into balls. Place on trays, 5cm apart. Flatten slightly. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden (see note). Stand on trays for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve.