Grandma's Coconut Melting Moments
Indulge in these delightful Coconut Melting Moments, a beloved recipe that has been cherished through generations. These English-style biscuits are not only light and airy but also melt in your mouth, making them the perfect treat for your afternoon tea or as a sweet addition to your lunch box. Each biscuit is made with soft butter, ensuring a rich and creamy texture, and rolled in desiccated coconut for that irresistible tropical crunch. Topped with a sweet piece of glace cherry, these cookies are visually appealing and offer a delightful surprise with each bite. Best of all, they can be enjoyed for days on end when stored in an airtight container. With their easy preparation, you'll find yourself making these melting moments a staple in your baking repertoire, sure to please both children and adults alike!
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Servings
67
Calories
6
Ingredients
Ingredients
soft butter or soft margarine
5 ounces (softened at room temperature)
caster sugar
3 ounces
vanilla essence or extract
2 teaspoons
self-raising flour
5 ounces
desiccated coconut or rolled oats
to taste (for coating)
glace cherries
1 small jar (sliced into quarters)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) or Gas Mark 4. Lightly grease two baking trays or line them with parchment paper.
2
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the soft butter or margarine with the caster sugar until the mixture is very light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
3
Beat in the vanilla essence or extract until well combined.
4
Gradually fold in the self-raising flour, mixing gently until a smooth dough forms.
5
Scoop out walnut-sized portions of the dough and roll them into balls. Toss each ball in desiccated coconut or rolled oats to coat evenly.
6
Slice the glace cherries into quarters, reserving one piece for each biscuit.
7
Arrange the coated dough balls on the prepared baking trays, flatten them slightly, and place a quarter of a cherry on top of each biscuit.
8
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Avoid over-baking to keep them tender.
9
Once baked, allow the cookies to cool on the tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information
3.3g
Fat
8.3g
Carbs
0.8g
Protein
3.3g
Sugar
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Grandma's Coconut Melting Moments?
Grandma's Coconut Melting Moments are cherished English-style biscuits that are light, airy, and designed to melt in your mouth.
What is the primary texture of these biscuits?
These biscuits have a rich and creamy texture from soft butter, a light and airy consistency, and a tropical crunch from the desiccated coconut coating.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (350 degrees Fahrenheit) or Gas Mark 4.
How many ingredients are needed for this recipe?
There are 6 main ingredients required for this recipe.
Can I use margarine instead of butter?
Yes, you can use either soft butter or soft margarine for this recipe.
How much butter or margarine is required?
The recipe calls for 5 ounces of soft butter or margarine, softened at room temperature.
What type of sugar is used in the dough?
This recipe uses 3 ounces of caster sugar.
How much vanilla essence should I add?
Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence or extract to the mixture.
What kind of flour is necessary for these cookies?
You will need 5 ounces of self-raising flour.
What can I use for coating the dough balls?
You can use desiccated coconut or rolled oats to coat the dough balls, depending on your preference.
What is the traditional topping for these biscuits?
Each biscuit is topped with a quarter of a glace cherry.
How long should I cream the butter and sugar?
Cream the butter and sugar together for about 3 to 5 minutes until the mixture is very light and fluffy.
How should the flour be added to the mixture?
The self-raising flour should be gradually folded in, mixing gently until a smooth dough forms.
What size should the dough balls be?
Scoop out portions of dough about the size of a walnut and roll them into balls.
How do I prepare the glace cherries?
Slice the glace cherries into quarters, reserving one piece for each individual biscuit.
Should I flatten the dough balls?
Yes, after coating the balls and placing them on the tray, flatten them slightly before adding the cherry topping.
What is the baking time for Coconut Melting Moments?
Bake the biscuits for 10 to 15 minutes.
How do I know when the biscuits are done?
The biscuits are finished when the edges are lightly golden; be careful not to over-bake them.
How should I cool the biscuits?
Allow them to cool on the baking tray for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
How should I store these biscuits?
Store the biscuits in an airtight container to keep them fresh for several days.
How many calories are in one biscuit?
Each biscuit contains approximately 67 calories.
What is the fat content per serving?
Each biscuit contains 3.3g of fat.
How many carbohydrates are in each biscuit?
There are 8.3g of carbohydrates in each serving.
What is the protein content of these cookies?
Each cookie provides 0.8g of protein.
How much sugar is in each biscuit?
There is 3.3g of sugar in each biscuit.
Are these biscuits suitable for afternoon tea?
Yes, they are described as the perfect treat for afternoon tea or as a sweet addition to a lunch box.
Is this recipe suitable for children?
Yes, these biscuits are a family favorite and are sure to please both children and adults.
Can I use rolled oats for the coating?
Yes, rolled oats are a suggested alternative to desiccated coconut for the coating.
What type of biscuits are these considered?
They are considered English-style biscuits and are often categorized as melting moments.
How should I prepare the baking trays?
Lightly grease two baking trays or line them with parchment paper before starting.