To prepare these delicious cookies, start by gathering all the necessary ingredients. You will need 200 g of butter (or margarine, if you prefer), 100 g of sugar, 1 egg, 250 g of flour, 1½ teaspoons of baking powder, a pinch of salt, and 100 g of grated coconut. Make sure all the ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
The first step is to beat the butter together with the sugar and the egg, using an electric mixer. Continue mixing until the mixture becomes creamy and airy, having a slightly fluffy texture. This process will add extra flavor to your cookies. Once you have achieved this consistency, gradually add the flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut. Mix with a spatula or with the mixer on low speed, until all the ingredients are perfectly combined. It is important not to overmix, to avoid getting cookies that are too dense.
After you have obtained a uniform dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step will help the dough firm up, making it easier to form the cookies. After the time has expired, take the dough out of the refrigerator and start forming balls about 2-3 cm in diameter. You can lightly wet your hands to prevent the dough from sticking.
Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 3 cm of space between them to allow for expansion during baking. Use the back of a spoon to gently flatten them, but do not overdo it, as they need to maintain a nice shape. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, and when it is ready, place the baking sheet with the cookies in the oven.
Let them bake for about 10 minutes or until they become golden at the edges. After baking, let them cool on a rack and enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee. These coconut cookies are perfect for sharing with friends or family, bringing a touch of joy in every bite.
The first step is to beat the butter together with the sugar and the egg, using an electric mixer. Continue mixing until the mixture becomes creamy and airy, having a slightly fluffy texture. This process will add extra flavor to your cookies. Once you have achieved this consistency, gradually add the flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut. Mix with a spatula or with the mixer on low speed, until all the ingredients are perfectly combined. It is important not to overmix, to avoid getting cookies that are too dense.
After you have obtained a uniform dough, cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let it chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. This step will help the dough firm up, making it easier to form the cookies. After the time has expired, take the dough out of the refrigerator and start forming balls about 2-3 cm in diameter. You can lightly wet your hands to prevent the dough from sticking.
Place the dough balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 3 cm of space between them to allow for expansion during baking. Use the back of a spoon to gently flatten them, but do not overdo it, as they need to maintain a nice shape. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius, and when it is ready, place the baking sheet with the cookies in the oven.
Let them bake for about 10 minutes or until they become golden at the edges. After baking, let them cool on a rack and enjoy them with a cup of tea or coffee. These coconut cookies are perfect for sharing with friends or family, bringing a touch of joy in every bite.
Ingredients
125 g butter, 1 cup of sugar, 1 egg, 2 cups of flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup coconut, 1/2 cup raspberry jam