Dried Fruit Cookie Recipes - Zesty Coconut Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups/330 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 cup/250 g butter, softened

• 1 cup/200 g granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

• Grated zest of 1 lime

• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract/essence

• 1/2 tsp almond extract/essence

• 1 cup/125 g shredded/desiccated coconut

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Method:

1. Sift the flour and salt into a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

2. Add the eggs, beating until just blended. Add the lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla and almond extracts.

3. Mix in the dry ingredients and 3/4 cup (90 g) coconut to form a stiff dough. Divide the dough in half.

4. Form the dough into two logs 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter, wrap each in plastic wrap, and flatten slightly to form oblongs. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

5. Preheat the oven to 375°F/190°C/gas 5. Butter three cookie sheets. Discard the plastic wrap.

6. Slice the dough 1/4 inch (5 mm) thick and place 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Sprinkle with the remaining coconut.

7. Bake, one sheet at a time, for 10-12 minutes, or until just golden. Transfer to racks and let cool completely.