Chewy coconut biscuits

Posted on October 27, 2011 by cityhippyfarmgirl

“Mama these are the best biscuits in the whole world!”

Big contented sigh from me. I smile at Monkey Boy.

“Thanks little fella… you my dear, may have another”.

I’m easily satisfied with minimal effort on the kitchen front and happy taste sensations going on when you bite into a biscuit. Monkey Boy is easily happy when something just tastes good. No more words necessary.

Except when you forget the sugar, and you’ve just made a double batch of The Monkeys new favourite biscuits. Little Monkey took a bite and confidently handed the biscuit back. Monkey Boy said they tasted a bit old, and not really like last time. A visiting foodie friend wrinkled her nose up and handed the remaining biscuit to a quietly pouting baker. Baking ego quietly deflating.

What to do with rather a lot of sugarless coconut biscuits?

Yes, I could have eaten them, it didn’t bother me there was no sugar in them. But probably not the wisest idea, having 50 biscuits just for me.

What do? How to sugar them up?…Spoon jam in between them? Dunk them in chocolate? What about covering them in lime icing?

Hmmm, lime icing eh?…that should do the trick.

Much better. Eaten once again with gusto.

“Mama, these are the best biscuits in the world!”

Baking ego restored.

Chewy Coconut Biscuits

125g softened butter

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup desiccated coconut

1 cup plain flour

1/2 cup raw sugar

1/4 cup milk

Mix together and spoon into some cling wrap. Roll in to a log shape roll. Pop in to the fridge for a while, until the mixture firms up and roll again to get a smoother log shape. Cut into biscuit rounds with a serrated knife. Bake at 180 for about 15-20 minutes. Longer of you like them crunchy.

39 thoughts on “Chewy coconut biscuits”

Celia on October 27, 2011 at 12:32 pm said:

Oooh, now they look nice! I came home with a bag of shredded coconut yesterday, this might be just the thing to do with it…

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 28, 2011 at 4:47 am said:
  
  I think they could be Celia 🙂
  
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Tandy on October 27, 2011 at 3:44 pm said:

oh, too sweet! and very huggable 🙂

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 28, 2011 at 4:48 am said:
  
  It doesn’t take much Tandy.
  
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Debra Kolkka on October 27, 2011 at 3:46 pm said:

As soon as I get back to Brisbane I am making these. If I made them here while I am alone I would eat the lot. I have tried making cakes for my Itaiian friends and they take them politely, but they don’t like anything that is not familiar.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 28, 2011 at 4:51 am said:
  
  I had to smile Debra. I remember that politeness when something unfamiliar was placed in front of them too. Then I would get nervous making something Italian as it would never be quite right either.
  
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Kari @ bite-sized thoughts on October 27, 2011 at 6:03 pm said:

I do hate those deflating moments of not-quite-right or not well received dishes 😛 I think I would have liked these with or without sugar, but I can understand that the lime icing would have been very well received!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 28, 2011 at 4:52 am said:
  
  Lime icing can be quite restorative I think!
  
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Richard Elliot on October 27, 2011 at 7:05 pm said:

Oooh, I love a chewy coconut biscuit, especially the ones coated in chocolate on one side.

I’ve got some coconut in my cupboard, sugar, flower, butter, vanilla.. Mmm….

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 28, 2011 at 4:53 am said:
  
  get cracking Richard 🙂
  
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Misk Cooks on October 27, 2011 at 8:08 pm said:

Woah! I think I can adapt this recipe to meet hubby’s diabetes requirements. I’ll buy what I need tomorrow and then let you know how it goes. Fab recipe!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 28, 2011 at 4:54 am said:
  
  Should be pretty diabetic friendly sugarless Misk, maybe up the vanilla a little?
  
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  - Misk Cooks on October 28, 2011 at 8:45 pm said:
    
    Good idea on the vanilla. Hubby’s off on a 2-week biz trip, which is always a nightmare foodwise for a diabetic. You have no control over what’s put into food in restaurants, and most add lots of sugar as a flavour enhancer. He’s quite looking forward to these. Bought the coconut this morning. I’ll be whipping these up this afternoon. Thanks again!!
    
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  - Misk Cooks on October 29, 2011 at 5:49 am said:
    
    We have a winner! Mr. Misk thinks they’re delicious, which they are, and he intends to take the whole lot with him on Monday morning. I think my oven is running a bit hotter than yours as 20-minutes found the test batch going a bit browner than I wanted. They do have a nice crunch though, which will make them good for travelling. Thanks for a brill recipe. 😀
    
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  - cityhippyfarmgirl on October 29, 2011 at 12:43 pm said:
    
    Excellent! At least you know he won’t starve if he has the biscuits 🙂
    (I also just edited the recipe for 15-20 minutes cooking time. At least if they are cooked longer they will last longer.)
    
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Journey Photographic on October 27, 2011 at 8:59 pm said:

These look like hash browns 🙂 I admire your expert rescue of the situation!

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 28, 2011 at 4:55 am said:
  
  They do don’t they. I was going to put a little note up saying these are not hash browns. Especially the top picture!
  
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heidi on October 28, 2011 at 12:32 am said:

Cookies without sugar are like bread without salt.
WRONG.
And I have forgotten the salt too many times!
Good save, Brydie.
And polite little Monkeys- they didn’t spit it out and say “Yuck!”
( I’ve had that reaction one time too many! :/)

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 28, 2011 at 4:57 am said:
  
  Saltless bread is no good at all. It’s amazing how such a small amount can have such an effect on a loaf.
  
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Joanna on October 28, 2011 at 1:29 am said:

A good biscuit maker thinks on her feet – lime icing eh? Yum !

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 28, 2011 at 4:57 am said:
  
  Lime icing I could eat on toast…
  
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Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on October 28, 2011 at 2:27 am said:

You could also make a pie crust with them. But I like your idea too.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 28, 2011 at 4:59 am said:
  
  Hmm, now that would have been a great idea. I’ve still got some in the freezer….thinking , thinking, thinking now…. thanks Greg!
  
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hotlyspiced on October 28, 2011 at 9:04 am said:

Excellent how you turned a disaster into a triumph. And lime and coconut go so well together.

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Wendy on October 28, 2011 at 9:57 am said:

Oh. I. feel. terribly. ungrateful.

Sorry for wrinkling up my nose…

Try me again with the lime iced ones and no doubt I’ll be beaming from ear to ear!!

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teawithhazel on October 28, 2011 at 6:55 pm said:

i love a biscuit that doesn’t need rolling out..and good save brydie..

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spicegirlfla on October 28, 2011 at 10:29 pm said:

I love the few ingredients in this biscuit; pure and flavorful!

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Bruisemouse on October 28, 2011 at 11:02 pm said:

I just made these and not sure what I did wrong. I ended up with one giant pancake style biscuit. Whoops.

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on October 29, 2011 at 12:37 pm said:
  
  Oh no! I was just going through the ingredients again, and I’m not sure what would have made it go pancake like? Did you firm up the mixture in the fridge beforehand…although that shouldn’t have made much a difference…hmm, sorry BM! I hope they still tasted ok.
  
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Amanda on October 29, 2011 at 4:24 pm said:

I love a chewy biscuit – I can’t wait to give these a try.

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Choclette on October 29, 2011 at 7:09 pm said:

Ha ha, haven’t we all done something similar. But well done for rescue attempt and restoring confidence. These biscuits look fabulously chewy.

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Mrs Bok on October 29, 2011 at 7:11 pm said:

OH YUM they sound fantastic, I adore coconut. And chewiness! I’m making some!

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Mrs Bok on October 29, 2011 at 7:12 pm said:

p.s. how do you make your lime icing? just icing sugar, water and lime juice…?

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on November 1, 2011 at 11:41 am said:
  
  Just icing sugar and lime juice for the icing. No water at all.
  
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Stupendous Joy on October 31, 2011 at 1:52 pm said:

oh yum. I will be trying these later tonight! Thank you.

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Misk Cooks on November 1, 2011 at 5:12 am said:

I thought you might like to read this. 😀 I’ve also added your blog to my BlogRoll List as one of my favs, if that’s okay.

Here the link leading to Misky’s Version of Chewy Coconut Biscuits

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- cityhippyfarmgirl on November 1, 2011 at 11:42 am said:
  
  Lovely Misk! Thanks for making them.
  
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  - Misk Cooks on November 14, 2011 at 9:03 pm said:
    
    And before I forget, P (hubby) took those coconut biscuits to Holland and Denmark with him. They were a huge hit at the hospice where his father was for a few weeks, and his mum who just returned home from hospital also thought they were delicious. Now that’s a huge statement because she’s probably the best baker and cook that I’ve ever known. Thanks for that recipe!
    
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