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Coconut Thumbprint Cookies

Author: Alison

Ingredients

  • 230 g butter
  • 100 g sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 260 g flour
  • 100 g crushed coconut chips
  • Coconut jam

Instructions

  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  • Separate the egg whites from the yolks.
  • Add the yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mix.
  • Add the flour and salt and mix until a dough is formed.
  • Place in the fridge for half an hour. In the meantime whisk the egg whites until fluffy.
  • Preheat the oven to 180C, Gas Mark 4
  • Roll the dough into small balls. Dip half in the egg white and roll in the coconut chips.
  • Place on a baking tray lined with baking parchment.
  • Press down with your thumb to make a dip in the centre of each biscuit and fill with a little jam
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until firm. Allow to cook for a few minutes on the tray then move to a wire rack to finish cooling