American shortbread



Ingredients for dough 

170g butter
1 teaspoon baking powder 
1 egg 
apricot jam 
500ml flour 

Ingredients for topping 

1 egg 
250ml coconut 
125ml sugar

Method 

knead all dough ingredients and roll out into a baking tray.
spread apricot jam over the dough.

bake at a moderate temperature for about 20 to 30 minutes.



























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