Ingredients
- 500 grams of butter ( room temperature )
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon of vanilla essence
- 4 cups of cake flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 125 grams of cocoa powder
- 2 cups of medium dessicated coconut .
- 450 grams plain chocolate, melted in a bowl in a microwave for 2 minutes.
Method
In a large bowl with electric mixer, mix butter, sugar and till light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes . Next , add the egg and vanilla essence and mix for a minute – now add all the dry ingredients and mix by hand to form a soft dough. Cling wrap and chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
Preheat oven to 180°C. Roll out dough on a well floured surface and ensure that your rolling pin is floured as well or simply place some cling film or wax paper over dough and roll out . Take a fork and run lightly over dough , scraping to form the rugged look . Cut out shapes 🍫 with cookie cutter and place on greased baking sheet , bake for 12 to 15 minutes .
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