Crunchy Lace Cookies

Ingredients

• 1.5 teaspoons baking soda 
• 1.5 cups firmly brown sugar light packed
• 0.8 cup butter melted
• 1 tablespoon plus light
• 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
• 1.5 cups regular oats uncooked
• 1.5 cups coconut or sweetened flaked
• 2 tablespoons water hot

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Stir together 2 tablespoons hot water and baking soda in a large bowl until baking soda is dissolved.
2. Add butter and syrup, stirring until blended.
3. Combine 1 1/2 cups oats and next 3 ingredients; stir into butter mixture, stirring until blended.
4. Shape dough into 3/4-inch balls, and place, 3 inches apart, onto lightly greased baking sheets. Slightly flatten dough balls.
5. Bake at 350 for 7 to 8 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.