It doesn’t matter if you are diabetic, gluten-intolerant or sweet-toothed- there is something for everyone.
Here are some recipes you should try and enjoy the tasty goodness of a coconut biscuit.
Classic Coconut Biscuit Recipe
This is the oldest coconut biscuit recipe. It is said to be of Scandinavian origin. There are quite a few variations of this recipe depending on desired flavors.
Ingredients
Serving: 24 biscuits
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup of granulated sugar.
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
• 3 cups of all-purpose flour.
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda.
• 1 cup of sweetened, shredded coconut.
Directions
1. Mix sugar and butter in a bowl and beat until they form a cream.
2. Add the vanilla extracts and eggs into the sugar mixture and beat until the eggs mix properly.
3. In a different bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and cream. Slowly beat at medium speed until the dough starts to thicken.
4. Add the shredded coconut and continue mixing until a well-combined dough is formed.
5. Let the dough rise for about 30 minutes. You can fasten the process by refrigerating it.
6. Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Scoop the dough onto the baking sheet, making sure they are well spaced.
7. Bake the biscuits at 350 for 15 minutes. Once baked, allow them to cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
NOTES: You can get as creative as you like with this recipe. You can toast the coconuts or add macadamia nuts for a nutty taste. You can also dip the biscuits in chocolate. Adding lime also improves taste.
Sugar-Free Coconut Biscuit Recipe
This recipe is an excellent option if you are watching your sugar intake. Instead of sugar, use a sugar substitute. Enjoy with a tall glass of cold milk.
Ingredients
• 1 ¼ cups of wheat flour.
• ½ unsalted butter.
• 1 egg.
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda.
• ½ cup of Splenda.
• 1 ½ cups of flaked coconut.
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
2. Mix all the dry ingredients and sift until uniformly mixed.
3. Add the egg and vanilla and whisk till whipped then add the coconut flakes.
4. Place batter on properly greased cookie sheets. Properly space them, 3 inches apart will do.
5. Bake for about 8 minutes until slightly browned.
6. Let the cookie cool for 1 minute and top with the powdered Splenda.
7. This recipe serves 24 biscuits; you can adjust the portions appropriately
Gluten-free Biscuit Recipe
Gluten-sensitive means you cannot consume a variety of baked foods. But, coconut biscuits don’t have to be one of them. This is an award-winning recipe by Becky Verone.
Ingredients
• ½ (60g) cup of gluten-free all-purpose flour.
• ¾ cup of sugar.
• ¼ tablespoon of baking powder.
• 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
• 1 egg.
• 4 cups of shredded coconut.
• ½ of chocolate chips.
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F.
2. Mix the baking powder and flour in a bowl and whisk.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the egg, melted butter, sour cream, and sugar.
4. Add the flour mixture to the egg mixture and stir in the shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and vanilla.
5. Place the portions on a baking sheet (greased) and bake for 18 minutes or until golden brown.
6. Let the biscuits cool for a few minutes.
7. Dip the bottom of the biscuits in chocolate and return them to cooling racks to set.
Vegan Coconut Biscuit Recipe
Only three ingredients are used. However, you’ll still get a nutty, sweet and crispy biscuit despite the few ingredients.
Serves: 12 biscuits
Ingredients
• 2 ½ cups of shredded coconut.
• ¼ cup of coconut milk.
• 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar.
Directions
1. Preheat your oven to 350F or 180 degrees and line the tray with parchment paper.
2. Combine all the three ingredients in a large bowl in any order.
3. Mix the coconut milk, sugar, and shredded coconut until a sticky batter is formed.
4. Using a tablespoon, scoop the mixture into your hands and mold into balls of the desired size.
5. Place the molded balls onto a baking tray, ensuring that you press each down as they will not spread like ordinary cookies.
6. Put them into the oven and bake for at least 15 mins, you can tell they are ready by the golden-brown color around the edges.
7. Let the biscuits cool for a few minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Where to Find the Ingredients?
The quality of your ingredients can greatly compromise on the taste of your coconut biscuits. Fortunately for you, most of these ingredients are readily available in a store near you. If in doubt, try online shopping websites in Australia such as Woolworths, catch.com and Coles. You can also try Sproutmarket for your gluten-free products.
Coconut biscuits are popular because coconut is rich in dietary fibers, copper and manganese. Besides their nutritional content, coconut biscuits are easy and fun to make. Pick your favorite recipe and try it!
Chewy Coconut Biscuit Recipe
This is another brilliant recipe you should try. The ingredients listed below produce up to 30 biscuits.
Ingredients
• ¾ Cup of shredded and sweetened coconut
• 2 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups of coconut sugar
• 1/3 cup of liquified coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons of coconut milk(unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• ½ teaspoon of baking soda
• 5 tablespoons of melted and re-cooled unsalted butter.
• ½ teaspoon of salt.
• 2 eggs
• About 60 g of cream cheese
Directions
1. Preheat your oven at 350°F and line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine the shredded coconut, flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and whisk.
3. In a different bowl, beat the melted butter, coconut sugar, and cream cheese preferably using a stand mixer, but a hand-held mixer can also do the job. Start at high speed then reduce to medium speed.
4. Add the eggs and oil and beat until well combined.
5. Add the first mixture (flour mixture) to the butter mixture and continue mixing until well incorporated.
6. The dough is now ready. You can scoop it using a cookie scoop (1 ½ tbs cookie scoop recommended) and place them on the baking sheet. Ensure they are well spaced, about 6 biscuits per sheet are ok.
7. You can flatten the biscuits since the baking soda will make them rise.
8. Put the biscuits in the oven and bake for 9-12 minutes, one sheet at a time. Be sure to rotate the sheets halfway through. Start monitoring the biscuits from the 9th minute.
9. Allow the biscuits to cool for 5 minutes before serving.
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Chocolate Chip Coconut Biscuits
This recipe is such a big hit because of the chocolate lovers out there. These ingredients produce about 72 biscuits and the recipe takes a maximum of 2 hours.
Ingredients
• 4 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups of softened butter
• 1 ¼ cups of granulated sugar
• 1 ¼ cups of brown sugar
• 4 cups of semisweet chocolate chips.
• 1 tablespoon of vanilla
• ½ teaspoon of salt
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons of baking soda.
Directions
1. Pre-heat your oven at 350 °F.
2. In a large bowl, beat in the eggs, sugar (brown and granulated), butter and the vanilla.
3. Add the flour and baking soda to the mixture gradually while stirring until the dough begins to thicken.
4. Add the chocolate chips and mix them correctly. The dough is ready at this point.
5. Scoops the dough using a scoop and place them on the baking sheet, about 2 inches apart. Flatten them slightly at the top.
6. Bake the biscuits for 10-13 minutes. Wait until they are light brown.
7. Let the biscuits cool for 3 minutes before transferring them to the cooling rack. Can be frozen for storage.
Strawberry Coconut Biscuit Recipe
Strawberries give the biscuits a sweet fruity fragrance. The ingredients will produce 12 biscuits. This recipe takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Ingredients
• 1 ½ cups of wholemeal flour
• ½ cup of shredded coconut
• ¾ cup of diced strawberries
• 3 hulled strawberries
• 1/3 cup of, melted then cooled, coconut oil
• ¼ cup of brown sugar
• ½ cup of oats (rolled)
• ¼ teaspoon of baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste
• ½ cup of maple syrup
• 1 large egg.
Directions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, add the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, coconut and oats, and mix until they combine.
3. Add the eggs, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla to the mixture and continue mixing.
4. Add diced strawberries to the dough until it thickens and combines properly.
5. Scoop the dough and place them onto the baking sheets. Ensuring you leave enough spaces for spreading. You can also sprinkle extra coconut flakes.
6. Bake the biscuits for 10-1 minutes until golden brown.
Coconut Macadamia Nut Biscuits
These biscuits are loaded with macadamia nuts, oats, and a hint of cinnamon. The quantities used here should produce 42 biscuits. The recipe takes an average total of 1 hour to complete.
Ingredients
• ½ cup of coarsely-chopped macadamia nuts
• 2 ¼ cups of all-purpose flour
• ½ cup of shredded coconut
• 1 cup of softened butter
• ¾ cup of brown sugar
• ¾ cup of granulated sugar
• 1 cup of cooking oats
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Directions
1. Preheat the oven at 375°F.
2. Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter in a large bowl using a mixer at medium speed.
3. Add in the eggs, vanilla and continue beating until uniformly blended.
4. Add in the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt and mix at low speeds until well combined.
5. Stir in the coconut, oats, and nuts.
6. Scoop the dough using a scoop and place them on the ungreased baking sheets at least 2 inches apart.
7. Bake the biscuits for 9-11 minutes or until they turn golden brown. Once done, remove and allow them to cool for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to the cooling racks.
Eggless Coconut Biscuit Recipe
If you are trying to cut down on eggs, these biscuits are the way to go. Even without eggs, they are still delicious and crunchy. The ingredients below yield 22 medium-sized biscuits. The recipe takes about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• ¾ of dry grated coconut
• 1 tablespoon of milk
• ½ teaspoon of baking powder.
• ½ cup of butter
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extracts
• 2 ½ tablespoons of powdered sugar
Directions
1. Preheat the oven at 350 °F or 180 °C for about 10 minutes.
2. Strain the dry the flour and baking powder in a large bowl and sift.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter and powdered sugar. You can grind normal/granulated sugar instead. Beat the mixture until a smooth cream is formed.
4. Add 3-4 drops of vanilla extract and the shredded coconut and continue whisking.
5. Add the sifted flour mixture to the cream and mix well with a spatula. Add the milk gradually during this stage to achieve desired consistency, not too dry.
6. Knead the dough using your hands for proper texture. Once done, divide the dough into 22 equal portions and shape them into small balls.
7. Line your baking tray with aluminum foil or parchment paper and place the portions on it.
8. Bake the biscuits until the edges turn golden brown. About 15-18 minutes.
9. Remove the baked biscuits and let them cool before transferring them to a cooling rack.
10. The longer you let the biscuits cool, the crispier they get. If you prefer soft and chewy biscuits, reduce the baking time to 10-15 minutes instead of 15-18 minutes.
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No Bake Coconut Biscuits Recipe
Who says you must bake to get delicious biscuits? This is a simple recipe that even children can master.
The whole process only takes 7 minutes.
Ingredients
• 1 cup of shredded coconut
• 3 cups of oats
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla
• ½ cup of sugar
• ½ cup of milk
• 1/8 tablespoon of kosher salt
Directions
1. Mix the milk, butter, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt in a saucepan and boil on medium heat while stirring continuously.
2. Add the oatmeal and coconut to mixture and continue stirring for about 5 minutes.
3. Let it cool for about 5 minutes.
4. Scoop using a spoon and roll into about 1-inch balls. Place them onto parchment paper and let them cool for another 20 minutes. Store in airtight container.