Preheat oven at 150oc/300of.
Combine oats, sifted flour, sugar and coconut (vegan chocolate buttons if using) in a bowl.
Heat buttery spread and golden syrup in a small sauce pan.
Add the bicarbonate of soda to the boiling water and then add to the mixture.
Stir the wet mixture into the dry mixture and stir until combined well.
Place tablespoons of the mixture onto a greased baking tray and allow room for spreading.
Cook for 20 minutes. When cooked, loosen whilst warm.