Beehives

Directions

1. 1
   Set oven to moderate 180°C (350°F).
2. 2
   Grease a baking (cookie) sheet.
3. 3
   Break egg into a small mixing bowl and beat until it is thick and pale lemon coloured and the beaters leave a 'trail' through the mixture.
4. 4
   Gradually add the sugar, beating well after each addition.
5. 5
   Fold in the coconut.
6. 6
   Now, spoon some of the mixture into an egg cup (or a glass of a similar shape and size).
7. 7
   DO *NOT* PRESS DOWN FIRMLY - merely tap very lightly with one finger just to smooth it off.
8. 8
   Then, turn the egg cup upside down over the baking sheet and, holding it very slightly above the surface, tap the side sharply with a knife to release the mixture onto the sheet.
9. 9
   Repeat.
10. 10
    Bake on the centre shelf of a pre-heated 180°C (350°F) oven for 15-20 minutes or until beehives are golden brown.
11. 11
    Remove from oven when cooked and gently use a knife to loosen the beehives from the baking sheet.
12. 12
    Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
13. 13
    When cool, store in an airtight biscuit (cookie) tin.