Description
Soft and tender milky coconut biscuits with a creamy sweetness and delicate coconut flavor. Perfect for tea time, gifting, or a quick homemade treat.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/4 cups
- Unsalted Butter: 1/2 cup, softened
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: 1/2 cup
- Desiccated Coconut: 3/4 cup
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Granulated Sugar (optional): 2 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and condensed milk until smooth. Add vanilla. Mix in flour, baking powder, salt, and coconut until a soft dough forms.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, form 1-inch balls and place on the lined tray.
- Assemble the Dish: Flatten each dough ball gently with your palm or fork. Sprinkle with a bit of sugar if desired.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until edges just start to turn golden.
- Finishing Touches: Let cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve with tea or coffee, or package for a sweet homemade gift.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for a smooth dough.
- Store in a tin or airtight container to retain softness.
- Optional sugar topping adds a slight crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscuit
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: milky coconut biscuits, coconut cookies, condensed milk biscuits, easy coconut treats, homemade biscuits