Mix flour, baking powder and salt. Combine desiccated coconut and sugar.
Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine bread crumbs.
Add the desiccated coconut and sugar mix and stir, keeping aside 2 tbsp for topping the cookies.
Add a Tbsp of milk at a time and knead to a stiff dough.(I used 3 Tbsp)
Roll out the dough into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle.
Trim the sides.
Brush with water and top with the desiccated coconut and sugar.
Cut into 1 inch x 3 inch fingers and transfer to a cookie sheet.
Bake in a 350 F preheated oven for 20 - 25 mins keeping a close eye after 15 mins. ** Cool completely on the cookie sheet.
Crunchy and delicious coconut cookies ready to enjoy with your cup of tea/coffee :)…