Place the softened butter, vanilla and sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer and beat until it’s pale and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix for a further two minutes until well combine. Then put the flour and baking powder over the butter mixture and add the coconut. Mix it well and make the balls,Place the balls into baking tray and flatten slightly.press the smartie onto the top of the flattened cookies, place the tray into the oven and bake for 10-20 minutes.