Easy Cookie Recipes-Coconut Gems

Ingredients
250g-butter
275g granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp natural vanilla extract
½ tsp natural almond extract
330g-flour
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 pinch baking powder
1 pinch salt
150g fine shredded coconut
A pot of your favorite jam
Method
1. Preheat oven to 190C (170C fan)/Gas 5. In a mixing bowl cream together the butter and sugar and once smooth and combined, add the egg and vanilla and almond extracts.
2. In another bowl, combine the dry ingredients and slowly add to the butter mixture. Once well mixed, add the shredded coconut, being careful not to overwork the dough.
3. Chill dough in the fridge for half an hour, and then roll it in your hands to form 2in balls. Place apart on a greased baking sheet and press your thumb into each ball. Fill each thumbprint with a dollop of your favorite jam (I like raspberry).
4. Bake for 9-12 minutes, until just starting to brown at the edges. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack. Perfect cookies should be soft in the middle with crunchy golden edges and a warm pool of yummiest in the center.

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