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Crunchy Coconut Cookies

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A simple yet classic Crunchy Coconut Cookie.  Perfect as an afternoon snack or sweet treat in their lunchbox.  Made with just 5 everyday ingredients!

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STEP 1
Sift flour into bowl.

STEP 2
Add egg.

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STEP 3
Add butter.

STEP 4
Mix to combine.

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  • Crunchy Coconut Cookies | Kids Eat by Shanai  #cookies #biscuits #cookierecipe

STEP 5
Form into small balls.

STEP 6
Roll in coconut, place on tray, flatten slightly and bake 10-12 mins.

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Crunchy Coconut Cookies

These aren’t at all healthy, but easy, delicious and made with only 5 ingredients you probably already have in your fridge and pantry.  These are so easy to make, my 4 year old daughter made them today.

These cookies are sweet and crunchy with a subtle coconut flavour.  They will definitely be a household favourite.

  • These cookies are sweet and crunchy with a subtle coconut flavour.  They will definitely be a household favourite.

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Crunchy Coconut Cookies


  • Total Time: 22 minutes
  • Yield: 30 cookies 1x
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Description

A simple yet classic Crunchy Coconut Cookie.  Perfect as an afternoon snack or sweet treat in their lunchbox.  Made with just 5 everyday ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 110g butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1¼ cups spelt plain flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • desiccated coconut for rolling in

Instructions

Pre heat oven to 160°C.  (fan forced)

Melt butter.  Sift flour into bowl, add sugar, make a well and add egg and butter, mix to combine.

Form into small balls, roll in coconut and place on a tray lined with baking paper.  Flatten balls slightly and allow room for spreading.

Bake 10-12 minutes.  Once cooked, loosen but allow to cool on tray.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes

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WHERE TO BUY ORGANIC COCONUT;

Where possible it is best buying organic desiccated coconut to avoid any possible chemical refining or bleaching. I get mine from South West Provisions.


www.southwestprovisions.com.au

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This post was originally published September 2018.

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