Coconut Cookies

Rich cookies, with a strong coconut taste. Decorate them by dipping in chocolate or drizzling a little chocolate over the top

Makes : 24

Baking Time : 10-12 minutes

Ingredients

1/2 cup / 1 stick butter

Generous 3/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup coconut milk

2/3 cup flaked coconut

Generous 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoon baking powder

Frosting

Scant 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

2 tablespoon coconut milk

Generous 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 180ºC. Lightly grease two baking sheets.

2. Cream the butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Beat in the coconut milk and flaked coconut.

3. Sift the flour and baking powder and work into the coconut mixture. Drop tablespoon of the dough well apart on the baking sheets. Bake until golden, 10-12 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

4. To make the frosting, sift the confectioners’ sugar into a bowl and stir in the coconut milk until smooth. Spread ovcr the cookies, then sprinkle the coconut over the top. Let dry until the frosting sets, 1-2 hours. Store in an airtight container for up to five days.

Good luck with the recipe!