Step 1

Preheat the oven to 170C/325F/Gas Grease a 20cm/8in square tin

Step 2

Mix the flour, sugar, oats and coconut together in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Put the butter in a small pan with the golden syrup and heat gently until melted. Mix the bicarbonate of soda with the boiling water and add this to the butter and syrup mixture.

Step 4

Pour the liquid over the dry ingredients and mix well. Tip the mixture into tin and press down.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until golden-brown then let cool for a few minutes before cutting into slices. Alternatively, shape the mixture into cookies and place them on a greased baking tray. Cook for 10–15 minutes or until golden-brown.