Coconut Cookies Recipe with History

It is an easy recipe to try at home and to make your kids happy. Use a baking oven for the best results.
These cookies first started being made in 9th century Italy. These came in to France in 1533 by Pastry chef "Catherine de Medici" who was the wife of "King Henry II". Later, two sister Marie and Elisabeth started baking and selling the cookies who were Benedictine Nuns. The Italian Jews later adopted the cookies because these had no flour and could be eaten during the eight day observation of pass over.
So, without further delay, here is the recipe:
Ingredients:

  1. Unsalted Butter - 50g
  2. Icing Sugar - 25g
  3. Refined Flour - 60g
  4. Desiccated coconut - 20g
Method:
    1. Mix the butter and icing sugar together, until it becomes creamy.
    2. Mix the flour and ¾th desiccated coconut gently and form a dough.
    3. If the dough is sticky, keep it in the cooler for 5 – 10 minutes.
    4. Roll it in to small balls and rub it with remaining desiccated coconut and place it in a tray.
    5. Bake at 160°C for the next 15 – 18 minutes.
    6. Allow to cool completely and serve.
I hope you and your kids enjoy making these delicious cookies together.
Thank you, see you in the next recipe!

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