Preheat the oven to 180 °C.
Line a baking sheet with baking paper or spray with cooking spray.
Place the butter or margarine and golden syrup in a saucepan over low heat until the butter has melted and is cool, then mix in the buttermilk or yoghurt.
Combine the flour, oats, coconut, sugar and raisins together.
Add the melted butter mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined and a stiff dough forms.
Shape and flatten with a fork
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.