Delicious Coconut Raspberry Cookies

These coconut raspberry cookies are a perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors, with a chewy coconut base and a burst of raspberry in every bite. They are great for sharing at parties or enjoying with a cup of tea.

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup raspberry jam

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until dough forms.
6. Fold in shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
7. Roll dough into balls and place on prepared baking sheet.
8. Using your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
9. Fill each indentation with raspberry jam.
10. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
11. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

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