Lamington Drops

Submitted by Marli

"These chocolate cookies are a twist on the Australian cakes, Lamingtons. Found this recipe in the 'Australian Women's Weekly Biscuits & Slices'."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 40 cookies

ingredients

• 150 g dark chocolate
• 125 g butter
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup coconut
• 1 1⁄4 cups plain flour
• 1⁄4 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup coconut (extra)

directions

1. Combine chocolate, butter and sugar over low heat, until melted.
2. Cool for 5 minutes.
3. Stir in egg, coconut and sifted flours.
4. Cover and place in the fridge for 1/2 hour.
5. Roll 2 level teaspoon of mix into balls- roll in extra coconut, place on oven tray and flatten slightly.
6. Allowing 2cm between drops.
7. Bake in a moderate oven for 15 minutes, or until coconut is slightlty coloured.