Coconut and polenta chocolate chip cookies

Method

• step 1

  Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees (fan oven) and grease two large baking trays. In a large bowl, using a wooden spoon cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, then beat in the egg and vanilla until the mixture is creamy and smooth.

• step 2

  Stir in the polenta, coconut and flour mixture, together with the chocolate chips. Mix to a firm but sticky dough, adding a little more flour if necessary.

• step 3

  Scoop heaped teaspoons of mixture onto a greased baking tray, spaced well apart to allow for the mixture to spread.

• step 4

  Bake for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allo to firm up for a minute or two, then using a fish slice move onto a cooling rack.