Marshmallow Shortcake

Ingredients

Serves: 10

• 2½ crushed weetbix
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 175g butter
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup flour
• 2 tab cocoa
  
• Topping
• 2 dsp gelatine
• 2 cups sugar
• food colouring (your choice-a couple of drops)
• 1 cup boiling water
• vanilla essence

Preparation method

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes

1.

Melt butter and pour over dry ingredients. Mix well. Press into tin and bake at 180 degrees celcius for 15 mins.

2.

Topping: dissolve gelatine in boiling water, add sugar, vanilla essence and food colouring. Beat till thick and fluffy. Cool. Pour over cookie base while still warm. Sprinkle with sprinkles or coconut.