Make a batch of these Jam Drop Cookies and have them ready for when friends come over. This traditional Jam Drop biscuit recipe reminds us of grandma's kitchen. An easy cookie recipe every generation will enjoy
Ingredients
125g Copha, softened
60g castor sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 egg, beaten
60g desiccated coconut
180g self raising flour, sifted
Pinch salt
1 tblsp milk
1 cup desiccated coconut for rolling
½ cup jam (any flavour based on preference)
Method
Pre-heat oven to 180°C. Cream together the Copha and sugar in the work bowl of a food processor
Add the vanilla essence and egg; then gradually add the combined coconut, self raising flour and pinch of salt to the bowl
Finally, pour in the milk, combining until a stiff dough is formed. Remove dough from the food processor and shape into walnut sized balls using wet hands
Roll these cookie balls through the desiccated coconut. Place cookie balls onto lined baking trays
Using your thumb, make a small indentation in each ball. Fill each indentation with a little of your favourite jam
Bake cookies 12 - 15 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and cool on the tray 5 minutes before carefully placing on a cooling rack. Dust with icing sugar and serve
Tips & Hints
Use gluten free flour for gluten free cookies if desired
Some flavour variation ideas:
Make chocolate chip cookies by replacing coconut with chocolate chips
For cherry nut cookies, replace jam with a glace cherry and replace coconut with chopped nuts for rolling
For stained glass cookies, replace jam with solid lollies
