Coconut biscuits
65g butter
1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2sp vanilla essence
1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups dessicated coconut
1. Place butter and sugar in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Sift the flour and baking powder into the mixture and beat on a low speed to combine. Stir in the coconut.
2. Shape the mixture into two logs of 4cm in diameter. Wrap in greaseproof paper and freeze until required. If you wish to cook the biscuits straightaway, chill for 30 minutes until firm.
3. To cook the biscuits, heat oven to 160°C. Line two baking trays with nonstick baking paper. Slice 1cm thick rounds and place on prepared trays. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until pale golden.
4. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container.
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