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Thursday 23 November 2017

Coconut Nests


INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup castor sugar
1 egg yolk
1egg white
dessicated coconut

METHOD

  • Sift the flour and salt.
  • Cream the butter, add the sugar.
  • Add the beaten egg yolk and combine well.
  • Mix the dry ingredients.
  • Roll the dough in tiny balls, then roll in the egg whites.
  • Finally roll in the coconut.
  • Place on a greased tray.
  • Indent the centre with your fingertips.
  • Bake for 20 minutes in 180°C oven.
  • Fill with cherries or jam when cooled down.