ANZAC COOKIES (biscuits)

Hiya ..

LOVE these cookies from Australia/New Zealand .. but, I can't seem to get them to flatten and round out !
They basically look like a peanut butter cookie, only bumpier :-)

Recipe is so easy, and QUICK!

1 cup flour, 1 cup rolled oats, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup cocnut
Mix together.

In a saucepan melt 1/2 cup butter, 2 tbsp of Golden Syrup (corn syrup), I tbsp water 1/2 tsp baking soda

Add liquid to dry, mix thoroughly, roll into walnut sized balls place on a greased cookie sheet and bake 15-20 minutes

As I said, mine tasted awesome, but, were drier than I had expected and not rounded out and flatter.

Any suggestions ?
The Aussie lady who sells them at the Market won't give her secret away, I get it ..

Thanks in advance

~M~