Ingredients
- .25 c butter
- .25 c shortening
- 1 tsp vanilla or almond extract
- 1.5 c icing sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- .5 c shredded coconut
- food colouring if desired
Details
Level of difficulty Easy
Preparation time 15mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
beat butter and shortening, add extract
Step 2
slowly add in the icing sugar and beat til incorporated
Step 3
add the milk and beat until fluffy, add food colouring at this point
Step 4
fold in the coconut
Step 5
spread onto cupcakes
Step 6
this generously ices 12 cupcakes, and can be doubled for a cake
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Chef Tips and Tricks
These salted caramel thumbprint cookies are easy to make and super delicious!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1/4 cup / 50g of softened butter
- 1 egg (divide the yolk and white)
- 1/4 cup / 50g of sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
- 1 cup / 150g of flour
- 1 cup / 100g of chopped nuts
- Salted caramel
- Melted dark chocolate
METHOD:
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In a bowl, mix together the butter, egg yolk, sugar, and salt.
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Add the flour and mix. Roll into a ball.
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Chill for 30 minutes.
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Remove from refrigerator. Divide the dough and roll into 1-inch balls.
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Dip each ball in egg yolk, and then roll in chopped nuts.
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Place on baking sheet (lined with parchment paper), and press your thumb into the center.
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Bake at 340°F/170°C for 12 minutes, or until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool.
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Pour the salted caramel into the center groove,and drizzle with dark chocolate.
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Enjoy!
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