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Bolinhas - Goan Fresh Coconut Cookies

5 from 2 votes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 gms Semolina
  • 3 extra large egg whites 105 gms
  • 60 gms room temp Butter
  • 250 gms Sugar
  • 3 Egg yolks 60 gms
  • 250 gms finely grated fresh Coconut
  • Crushed seeds of 4 Cardamoms
  • Extra Semolina and Flour if needed

Instructions
 

  • Lightly toast the Semolina and allow to cool
  • Separate the Eggs and whisk the egg whites till stiff
  • Cream the Butter & Sugar together
  • Add the Egg yolks and whisk
  • Add the Coconut and mix
  • Add the crushed Cardamom seeds
  • Add the Semolina in additions
  • Fold in the Egg Whites and chill for 2 - 6 hours
  • Divide the dough - if it’s too sticky, roll in a little Flour
  • Sprinkle some semolina on your baking pan if desired
  • Make a criss cross pattern
  • Bake in a 350 oven for about 45 mins