Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup desiccated coconut
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup extra desiccated coconut, for coating

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  2. Beat softened butter and sugar until light and creamy.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
  4. Add flour, ½ cup coconut, baking powder and salt. Mix into a soft dough.
  5. Take small portions of dough and roll into balls.
  6. Flatten each ball gently, then coat both sides with the extra coconut.
  7. Arrange on the baking tray, leaving space between each cookie.
  8. Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.

✨ Tip: For extra crunch, toast the coconut lightly before using it for coating.