Milky Coconut Biscuits
📜 Introduction
Milky Coconut Biscuits are soft, buttery cookies topped with creamy icing and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are perfect for tea time, festive trays, or as an indulgent snack any time of day. The combination of rich butter and coconut makes them irresistible.
🧾 Ingredients
- ½ cup self-raising flour
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 2 tbsp milk (for icing)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup desiccated or toasted coconut (for topping)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Add the self-raising flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Roll small balls of dough and flatten slightly on the tray.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Let cool completely.
- Optional: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create icing. Pipe or spread on cooled biscuits.
- Sprinkle with toasted or desiccated coconut on top of the icing.
- Let the icing set before serving or storing.
🕰 History
These biscuits are inspired by traditional buttery shortbreads but with a tropical twist. Coconut-based sweets have long been popular in tropical and coastal cuisines, making this recipe a sweet fusion of classic baking and exotic flavor.
🌿 Benefits
- Quick and easy to make
- No eggs required
- Great for coconut lovers
- Perfect for gifting or festive trays
🍽 Presentation
Serve on a decorative tray with tea or coffee. Garnish with a touch of extra coconut or drizzle with a bit of white chocolate for a gourmet look.
❤️ Lovers / Popularity
Milky Coconut Biscuits are beloved by both kids and adults. Their soft texture and sweet coconut flavor make them a crowd-pleaser, especially at celebrations, baby showers, or afternoon tea events.
📝 Conclusion
Whether you’re baking for guests or indulging at home, these Milky Coconut Biscuits deliver comfort, sweetness, and just the right amount of coconut charm. Easy to prepare, beautiful to present, and impossible to resist!