Makes about 3 dozen cookies
A popular treat in Australia and New Zealand, this is one hearty, chewy cookie.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- Pinch salt
- 6 oz (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup boiling water
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, coconut, and salt.
- Combine the butter, honey, and corn syrup in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Put the baking soda in a small bowl. Pour the water over the baking soda and stir to dissolve. Stir into the butter mixture. The combined mixture will bubble rapidly at first.
- Add the butter mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets using a #40 scoop about 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with your hands.
- Bake until golden, about 15 minutes. Rotate and switch the baking sheets as necessary for even baking.
- Allow the cookies to cool for a minute on the baking sheets then transfer, using a spatula, to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container.
