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jam and coconut biscuits cookies recipe
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Jam and Coconut Biscuit Cookies

delicious light coconut biscuits with a jam centre
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Tea time treat
Cuisine: Northern Ireland
Keyword: jam and coconut biscuit recipe, jam and coconut cookie recipe, pineapple coconut biscuit recipe, raspberry coconut cookie recipe
Servings: 40

Equipment

  • 3-4 baking trays lined with greaseproof or silicone paper

Ingredients

  • 115 g butter
  • 225 g caster sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 115 g desiccated coconut
  • 275 g plain flour
  • some jam of your choice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 150C (fan). Soften the butter by heating in a microwave on full power for 30 second intervals. It should be soft and smooth but not melted - approximately the consistency of lightly whipped cream.
  • Beat in the caster sugar then add the eggs, flour and coconut - stir well until combined. If you are making this by hand (not in a food mixer) you may find that the easiest way to bring the dough together at the end is to use your hands - you want to have a smooth ball of dough.
  • Divide the dough into equal-sized pieces, roll each piece between your palms to form a smooth ball then flatten slightly. Place on a baking tray, spaced well apart as they will spread during baking.
  • Use your thumb to make an indent in the centre of each cookie. Fill this indent with a little jam of your choice.
  • Bake for approx 20 minutes until the cookies are starting to turn a light golden colour around the outside edge and are firm to the touch.