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Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or foil; set aside.
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In a very large bowl, combine flour, sugar, oats, coconut, walnuts and salt; set aside.
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In a large saucepan, combine butter and golden syrup; bring to boiling.
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In a small bowl, stir together the hot water and baking soda; immediately add to the boiling butter mixture (the addition of soda mixture causes the mixture to rise in the pan).
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Pour the hot mixture into the flour mixture; stir with a wooden spoon until well mixed.
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Shape dough into 1-1/2" balls.
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Place balls 2" apart on prepared cookie sheets.
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Using palm of your hand, flatten balls slightly.
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Bake in preheated oven for 12 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
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Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets.
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Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
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To store, layer cookies between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.
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Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.