Maltesers thumbprint cookies

Name: Maltesers thumbprint cookies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: Makes 20
Ingredients: green colouring paste to colour; 175g self-raising flour; 25g desiccated coconut; 50g cocoa powder; 100g golden caster sugar; 100g unsalted butter cubed, at room temperature; 1 egg beaten; 10-12 Maltesers; 10 Maltesers Chocolate Mini Bunnies

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Published: February 20, 2023 at 10:42 AM

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Makes 20

Easy

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 12 mins

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Ingredients

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green colouring paste

to colour
175g self-raising flour
25g desiccated coconut
50g cocoa powder
100g golden caster sugar
100g unsalted butter

cubed, at room temperature
1 egg

beaten
10-12 Maltesers
10 Maltesers Chocolate Mini Bunnies

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Nutrition: per serving

kcal154
fat9g
saturates6g
carbs16g
sugars9.4g
fibre1g
protein2g
salt0.11g

Method

step 1

Dissolve a dab of the food colouring paste in ½ tsp of boiling water, stir well and pour into a resealable jar. Tip in the coconut, then screw on the lid and shake well to combine. Spread the mixture out on a baking tray and set aside to dry out for at least 15 mins.
step 2

Meanwhile, line two large baking trays. Rub the flour, cocoa powder, sugar and butter together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Alternatively, you can do this in the food processor. Pour in the egg and 2 tbsp water and combine to form a dough. Divide the dough into 20-22 even-sized pieces, then roll into balls. Using the palm of your hand, flatten them down slightly on the baking trays, then sprinkle some green coconut onto the tops. Press down into the middle using your thumb and sprinkle over a bit more of the coconut.
step 3

Heat oven to 190C/170C fan/gas 5. Bake the cookies for 9-11 mins and remove. Press down into the middle using a tsp measure to make the dents. Leave to cool on the trays for 10 mins before pressing either a Maltesers or a bunny into the centre of the dip. Leave to cool completely on the trays before serving. Will keep in an airtight container in a cool place for up to three days.

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