Recipe#013: Birds Nest Biscuits

A staple in the Bass home at Christmas, these biscuits are addictive little bites with a shortbread-like texture and the added bonus of toasted coconut and a pool of chewy jam! As in the photo, some recipes call for chopped nuts instead of coconut, we say, why not try both together!

Ingredients:

1/2 lb butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2-3 cups flour
1 egg separated
1 cup desiccated coconut
Jar seedless jam [raspberry or strawberry]

Instructions:

Cream butter, sugar until light and fluffy
Add flour and yolk of egg
Mix [ short dough but not too crumbly]
Roll dough into 1 1/2 " balls
Lightly beat egg whites
Dip dough balls into egg white and immediately roll in coconut until coated
Make a small indentation in each ball
Bake for 5 minutes in 350º oven then remove
Put small amount of jam in each dent
Return to oven for 15 minutes