Anzac biscuits

Mother's red book. Doesn't make enough. 9 steps

1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda			combine	Place 1 tablespoon of dough at 4cm intervals on baking sheet, press down lightly. Bake in slow oven 20 minutes.
2 tablespoons water	boiling
125g butter	melt over low heat		stir in
1 tablespoon honey or golden syrup
1 cup rolled oats		mix	stir in while warm
1 cup flour	sift
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup dessicated coconut

Lu says to use 1/2 cup sugar rather than one cup, to use quick oats, and to cook for 12 minutes.