Oaty Buttons (Soft Cookies)

A delicious old family recipe- kids love them and can easily help you make them! The recipe requires a British ingredient- golden syrup. "King" make a golden syrup in the US or the British brand, "Lyle's", can be found in many International food aisles.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 8  ounces butter
• 6  ounces granulated sugar
• 2  teaspoons golden syrup
• 6  teaspoons boiling water
• 2  teaspoons vanilla essence
• 8  ounces self-raising flour
• 6  ounces oats
•  icing sugar
•  boiling water (for icing)

Directions

1. Turn on the oven to 350°F
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Stir in golden syrup, then vanilla. Then stir in the boiling water.
4. Fold in the flour and oats.
5. Roll the mixture into little golf-ball sized balls.
6. Place on a greased baking tray.
7. Bake for 20 minutes.
8. Cool on a wire rack.
9. Decorate with icing or any other topping.