CHOCOLATE CRUNCH COOKIES...

CHOCOLATE CRUNCH COOKIES

adapted from :    anncoojournal.com

yields :    57 pcs...

Ingredients :

125  gm  butter

100  gm  brown sugar

1  egg,  lightly beaten  (I use grade A)

30  gm  Valrhona cocoa powder  ~  sifted

90  gm  self-raising flour  ~  sifted

60  gm  plain flour  ~  sifted

45  gm  dessicated coconut

150  gm  dried cherry tomatoes or other dried fruit,  chopped  (I use dried cranberries)

150  gm  chocolate chips

Directions :

1.  Preheat oven to 180'C.

2.  Lined two baking trays with baking paper.  Set aside.

3.  Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy.  Add egg; beat until combined.  Transfer to a large bowl.

4.  Stir in sifted cocoa powder and both flours, dessicated coconut, dried cherry tomatoes and chocolate chips.  Mix well to form a dough.

5.  Roll level tablespoons of mixture into rounds.  Place on prepared baking trays, flatten slightly.  Sprinkle some dessicated coconut on it.

6.  Bake for about 15-18 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before storing in an airtight container...