In a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, sugar coconut, and salt. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat melt the butter and honey. In a small bowl, combine the baking soda and boiling water, then add this to the butter mixture. It will foam and increase in size. Pour into the flour mixture and stir well to combine.

Roll dough into golfball sized balls and very lightly flatten them between your hands. Place on the prepared sheet about 1 inch apart, place in the oven, and bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove from heat, gently remove to a wire rack, and let cool.