Lamington Drops

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

• Ready In: 55 mins
• 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.