Ingredients

1 cup flour.

1 cup coconut thread.

2/3 cup tightly packed brown sugar.

1 cup jumbo rolled oats.

125 grams unsalted butter.

2 table spoons of golden syrup.

1/2 teaspoon baking soda.

2 tablespoons of boiling water.

200 grams dark chocolate (optional).

Preparation

Preheat oven to 160c. Line two baking trays with baking paper.

Place flour, sugar ,coconut and oats in a bowl. Melt butter and golden syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. While this is melting, place baking soda in a bowl. Add boiling water and stir. As it fluffs up stir into butter mixture. Quickly pour butter mixture into dry ingredients while still fluffy. Stir to combine. Using a tablespoon, roll spoonfuls of mixture into a ball. Place 3 cms apart on prepared trays. Flattening them slightly. Bake 15-20 mins or until biscuits are golden.

Once cool, dip edges of biscuits in melted chocolate (optional).