Preheat the oven to 350F degrees.
Line baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl beat the butter, sugars & honey together until light and fluffy. Add in the egg and vanilla and continue mixing.
In a separate medium sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt.
Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat on low to low-medium speed until almost combined. Then beat in the boiling water and coconut.
Drop the cookie dough into small balls (slightly under a tablespoon) on your prepared cookie sheet 3 inches apart.
Bake for 8-10 minutes until the edges are just starting to brown and the tops are beginning to set.
Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for about 5-10 minutes, then continue cooling on a wire rack.