1 c. flour
1 c. rolled oats
3/4 c. finely shredded coconut
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. maple syrup
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. boiling water

Sift flour; add rolled oats, coconut and sugar. Put butter and syrup into pan; stir over low heat until melted. Mix baking soda with water. Add to melted butter; stir into dry ingredients. Put heaping teaspoons onto greased baking sheets; allow room to spread. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Remove to cooling racks. Yield: 3 dozen.