SPA RECIPES: SPA COOKIES

Contributed by Constant Valois, pastry chef at the Spa at the Fairmont Chateau Montebello, Quebec

Recipe yields approximately 20 cookies





INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup      Unsalted butter     
1/4 cup      Brown sugar      
1 tsp          Molasses
2          Eggs (large)
1 3/4 cups     All purpose flour
1 tsp          Baking powder
1/2 cup      Dried figs, finely chopped
2.5 cups      Grated coconut

METHOD:

Pre-heat oven to 300F.

In a mixing bowl using the paddle attachment at medium speed, combine together the butter, sugar and molasses. Blend well and reduce to lower speed.

Add the eggs one-by-one while mixing properly in between each addition.

Add the flour and baking powder to the mixture, and keep stirring for 3 to 4 minutes at medium speed.

Add the figs and coconut, mix all together until you obtain a smooth consistency.

Place the batter on a greased cookie sheet using a small ice cream scoop.

Place in pre-heated oven and cook for about 15 to 20 min or until golden brown.


For more information on the Fairmont Chateau Montebello go www.fairmont.com/montebello