Preheat oven to 150°C.
In a bowl cream together butter and sugar.
Add the milk and mix well.
Now add coconut and mix well.
Add flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon and mix to form a sticky dough.
With the help of two spoons, place small portions of dough in a greased tray leaving 2" apart.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until nicely browned.
Cool on wire rack and store in airtight jar.
Serve with coffee.