Anzac Biscuits (Modified)

I made these cookies to use up some ingredients - but made modifications. The original recipe called for unsweetened coconut (2 cups) - I had sweetened coconut which I used decreasing the sugar to 3/4 cup (original recipe was 1 cup sugar). Original recipe called for 3T golden syrup -- didn't have any so used 3 T maple syrup. I found the recipe on Facebook but it was submitted by Saveur Magazine. Below is my changed recipe which came out pretty good if you are a coconut fan. Want to try the recipe again as written without my modifications

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Yields: 2-3 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄4 cups oatmeal (I use slow cooking oatmeal, original recipe calls for rolled oats, but I think that is the same thin)
• 2  cups coconut (see description, I used sweetened, but original recipe calls for unsweetened)
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 3⁄4 cup sugar (original recipe calls for 1 cup)
• 1⁄3 cup boiling water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 10 1⁄2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
• 3  tablespoons maple syrup (I used pure maple syrup, original recipe calls for golden syrup which is not available where I live)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl whisk dry ingredients (oatmeal - sugar) together and set aside.
3. Stir water and baking soda in a measuring cup or small bowl. Set aside.
4. Melt butter and syrup together over medium heat. Then add in the water/baking soda mixture.
5. Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients.
6. Drop by spoonfuls onto baking sheets which have been covered with parchment paper.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.