Description
Milky coconut biscuits blend creamy nostalgia with tropical sweetness from Brazil. Crisp edges and tender centers make these treats irresistible for children and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (160 g) desiccated coconut
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup (60 g / 2 oz) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Sprinkles or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Configure oven to 180C (350F) and line baking tray with parchment paper or silicone mat for optimal non-stick performance.
- Combine Dry Components: Thoroughly blend shredded coconut, flour, and salt in a large mixing bowl, ensuring uniform ingredient distribution.
- Create Dough: Gently fold melted butter, condensed milk, and vanilla extract into dry mixture, seamlessly integrating ingredients. Optionally incorporate sprinkles or chocolate chips for enhanced texture and flavor.
- Shape Biscuits: Craft uniform spherical portions by scooping dough and delicately flattening each to create consistent, appealing biscuit shapes. Arrange prepared biscuits on prepared baking surface with sufficient spacing to prevent merging during baking.
- Baking Process: Place tray in preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to transform into a warm, golden-brown color indicating perfect doneness.
- Cooling Stage: After removing from oven, let biscuits rest on baking tray for five minutes to stabilize structure. Subsequently transfer to cooling rack, allowing complete temperature reduction and texture refinement.
- Serving Suggestion: Present these delectable treats independently or paired with a chilled milk beverage, ideal for delighting children’s palates.
Notes
- Control Moisture Carefully: Avoid overmixing the dough, which can make biscuits dense and tough. Gently fold ingredients until just combined for light, crumbly texture.
- Monitor Coconut Distribution: Ensure shredded coconut is evenly spread throughout the dough to guarantee consistent flavor and texture in every bite.
- Watch Baking Time Closely: Golden-brown edges indicate perfect doneness; even 30 seconds extra can transform soft biscuits into hard, crispy versions.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Substitute regular flour with gluten-free alternatives and use dairy-free condensed milk for allergies or specific dietary requirements.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 16 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg