Lemon Coconut Cookies ~ 柠檬椰子曲奇

Deliciously crunchy and citrusy cookies, decadent with a hint of coconut.  You  can snack on them at any of the time of the day and mind you, they can be sinfully addictive.  Why not make them as a gift to your relatives and friends for the forthcoming festive season.

Lemon Coconut Cookies ~  柠檬椰子曲奇
Ingredients

• 170 gm butter
• 200 gm caster sugar
• 250 gm plain flour, sifted
• 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
• 100 gm desiccated coconut
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• zest from 1 lemon

Method

1. Beat butter and sugar till fluffy, add in eggs, blend well.
2. Fold in sifted flour, zest and juice.
3. Add in the desiccated coconut.  Mix till well combined.
4. Roll into balls, place on parchment lined baking tray.  Do not press the dough.
5. Bake in a preheated oven @ 180 deg.C for 15 mins. till golden brown.
6. Yield :  54 cookies