Maida - 2 ¼ cups
Butter - 1 cup
Sifted icing sugar - 1 cup
Desiccated coconut - 1 cup
( you can use fresh, finely grated coconut)
Cashew powder - ¾ cup
Salt - a pinch
Almond essence - 3,4 drops ( optional)
Jam - 2 different colours
Additional Grated coconut to sprinkle ( optional)
Cream butter with salt.
Gradually add sugar, creaming well.
Stir in essence & 1 cup coconut.
Add flour, a little at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in cashew powder & chill the dough.
Roll into size of walnut.
Place on baking tray & bake at 350 deg f for about 8 mts..
Remove & make a depression in the centre of each ball with thumb.
Then bake again till cookies begin to brown.
Cool & fill the depression with jam & sprinkle coconut around.