Jam Drops

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These biscuits (cookies) are easy to make, taste delicious and keep well. They also look lovely with their centres of sparkling red jam. They're perfect for afternoon tea, after-school or picnics. Yes, they're a bit fiddly to make but believe me, they're worth the effort!!

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Steps

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Grease 3 oven or cookie trays.

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Preheat oven to 180c.

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Combine sifted flour , coconut and sugar in a large mixing bowl.

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Mix well.

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Make a well in the flour mixture and stir in melted butter and milk.

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Mix well.

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Using your hands , shape , rather than roll , level tablespoons of the mixture into balls.

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If the mixture seems too crumbly at this stage , add a tablespoon or two of milk to the batter , but be careful not to make it too wet- it should still look crumbly and the dough should just come together with the heat of your hands.

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Place balls about 7cm apart on oven trays.

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Now , holding the balls together with the fingers of one hand , gently push the handle of a wooden spoon into the centre of each biscuit to make an indentation about 5mm deep.

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Using a finger to ease the jam off the spoon , drop about 1 / 4 teaspoon of jam into the hollow of each biscuit.

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Bake on the centre shelf / shelves of a moderate 180c / 350f oven for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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Cook in b.

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Ingredients

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self-raising flour, desiccated coconut, white sugar, butter, milk, plum jam