Homemade Spanish Coconut Cookies Coquitos

Coquitos are small coconut cookies that are crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle with a hint of lemon. They are often seen in bakeries in Spain and they are really easy to bake.
Its a great baking project that you can do with children. Ill also show you a simplified way to shape the cookies that is suitable for kids.

Ingredients:
120g melted butter
225g desiccated coconut
60g flour
7.5g baking powder
3 eggs at room temperature
Grated rind of one lemon

Bake at 180 Celsius / 350 Fahrenheit for 20 minutes
Reduce heat to 160 Celsius / 325 Fahrenheit and bake for an additional 12 minutes
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