35²µ/1¼´Ç³ú coconut chips
1 tsp coconut essence
440²µ/15½´Ç³ú plain flour
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
200g/7oz caster sugar
330²µ/11½´Ç³ú caster sugar
200g/7oz desiccated coconut, toasted
4 tbsp fennel seeds
120g/4½oz unsalted pistachios, shelled
½ tsp table salt
200g/7oz dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa powder)
110g/4oz unsalted butter, at room temperature
50g/1¾oz unsalted butter
2 large free-range eggs