Coconut cookies with fruit filling
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. You can choose any filling you like, but the key factor is that it should not be liquid. This will severely disrupt the cookie's structure and, consequently, its taste.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
2. In a deep bowl, mix the soft butter, egg, and sugar.
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Step 3
3. Add the baking powder, coconut flakes, and flour. The flour should be added in parts.
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Step 4
4. Knead a soft, pliable dough. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
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Step 5
5. Prepare the filling: mix chopped prunes with crushed nuts.
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Step 6
6. Take the dough out of the refrigerator. Divide it into 2 parts. Roll out one part into a 0.5 cm thick sheet.
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Step 7
7. Spread half of the total amount of filling over the dough.
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Step 8
8. Roll the dough into a log. Seal the sides and shape it into a cylindrical roll.
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Step 9
9. Using a knife or a cutter, cut the dough into rounds. Repeat all the steps with the second portion of the dough.
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Step 10
10. Place the prepared pieces onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Put the cookies into the heated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
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Step 11
11. Cool the finished cookies on the baking sheet.
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Step 12
12. If desired, the cookies can be decorated with chocolate topping.
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Step 13
13. The cookies are ready.