step 1
Preheat the oven to 180C (356F)
step 2
Beat together the margarine, sugar and golden syrup until a smooth paste
step 3
Next add the oats and mix so that they are properly blended
step 4
After the oats add the flour and nutmeg, once again mix thoroughly
step 5
Stir in raisins or chocolate chips if desired
step 6
Taking a greased tray, make 8 small balls from the mixture. Position them on the tray and pat down slightly
step 7
Bake for 10 minutes until the edges of the cookies look golden.
step 8
Note that when you first take them out of the oven they will still seem very soft. Leave them to cool before transferring to a wire rack, once cool they will become firm