Chocolate Rough Biscuits

Ingredients

• 4oz butter
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• ¼ cup boiling water
• ¾ coconut
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup flour
• Pinch of salt

Method

1. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in cocoa and vanilla.
3. Add hot water and mix until thoroughly combined.
4. Add coconut, flour, salt, and baking powder. Beat until combined.
5. Place in teaspoon lots on baking tray . (They look better if they look rough.)
6. Bake in a moderate oven (about 175°C) for about 15-18 minutes, or until cooked.

Another recipe from my mother's recipe book. I think the way boiling water is added to the creamed mixture is unusual, but these work so I haven't tried to change them.