"These sandwich cookies are popular in South Africa, but you can enjoy them in your own home wherever you live. :) Posted in response to a recipe request in chat...."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 lb butter, plus
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1 tablespoon butter
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1 cup sugar
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2 cups flour
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1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
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2 ounces semisweet baking chocolate, melted
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1/2 cup boiling water
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 lb confectioners' sugar, divided
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1/4 lb butter, softened (not melted!)
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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3 -4 tablespoons milk