Chocolate-Coconut Thumbprint Cookies
Coconut lovers, the delight is triple with these sweet little treats! First, the coconut oil in the dough acts on the crumbly texture and flavour of the cookies. Second, coconut also makes an appearance in the milk chocolate-flavoured ganache. Third, grated, sweetened coconut is mixed into the coating. These are bites of absolute happiness with […]
Ingredients
- 1 cup (150 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup (25 g) cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) virgin coconut oil
- 3/4 cup (100 g) icing sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 1/2 cup (60 g) sweetened grated coconut
- 3 oz (85 g) milk chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 tsp (5 ml) virgin coconut oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the coconut oil and icing sugar with an electric mixer. Add the egg and mix until smooth. With the machine running on low speed or with a wooden spoon, stir in the dry ingredients.
- With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Coconut lovers, the delight is triple with these sweet little treats! First, the coconut oil in the dough acts on the crumbly texture and flavour of the cookies. Second, coconut also makes an appearance in the milk chocolate-flavoured ganache. Third, grated, sweetened coconut is mixed into the coating. These are bites of absolute happiness with a deliciously moist centre.