1) In a large pan, toast 1 cup of desiccated coconut until it turns a light golden color. Set aside.
2) Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3) In a large mixing bowl, cream together ½ cup softened butter and ½ cup sugar until light and fluffy.
4) Add the toasted desiccated coconut, 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp cardamom powder, ½ cup condensed milk, and a pinch of salt to the butter-sugar mixture and mix until everything is incorporated.
PRO TIP: If the dough is too sticky or soft, refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle!
5) Scoop out small portions of the dough & place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
6) Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a fork or your fingers.
7) Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
8) Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
9) Once cooled, dip one half in melted ruby chocolate and place on a clean piece of parchment paper.
PRO TIP: Decorate with whatever your heart desires. Make it with love!
10) Garnish with rose petals and allow the chocolate to harden.
11) Share with your Valentines!