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Coconut "Breakfast Bun" Cookies

Updated: May 5, 2023 • Published: December 24, 2013 by Shareba Abdul • 1 Comment

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Coconut "Breakfast Bun" Cookies from InSearchOfYummyness.com

Here it is, the final recipe from my trio of coconut flavoured treats.

These cookies are super versatile, and are fairly easy to make. What makes them special is their unique biscuit-like texture. These soft buttery cookies are much more like a breakfast bun, than a traditional cookie. I think they are absolutely perfect for breakfast, dessert, or midnight snack. Just be sure to store them in an air-tight container until you've eaten them all, or you'll lose their light texture.

Coconut "Breakfast Bun" Cookies with Cherries from InSearchOfYummyness.com

My mom learned how to make these cookies back when she was in high school, and has been making them ever since. The original version calls for preserved (or glacé) cherries, which adds both festive colour and intense sweetness.

Coconut "Breakfast Bun" Cookies with Almonds from InSearchOfYummyness.com

Last night I tried adding toasted almonds on top, instead of the cherries. These were really tasty, but probably could have benefited from a sprinkling of sugar. These are great if you don't want a sweet cookie though.

Coconut "Breakfast Bun" Cookies with Jam & Jelly from InSearchOfYummyness.com

My absolute favourite combination though is the jam & jelly filled cookies. They don't look like much... but they are delicious! These mini buns are just screaming for fruit preserves, so why don't bake it right on top? I would suggest that you bake the cookies for about 10 minutes before adding the preserves, so it doesn't melt as much as mine did.

Recipe

Created By: Shareba Abdul

Coconut "Breakfast Bun" Cookies

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The biscuit-like texture of these cookies makes them perfect for breakfast.
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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cold butter
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • 2 cups grated coconut
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • handful of glacé cherries, or toasted almonds (optional)

Method
 

  1. Add the flour to a large mixing bowl.
  2. Grate the cold butter into the flour with a rasp or box grater. Rub the butter into the flour with your fingers until the mixture looks like fine breadcrumbs.
  3. Add the sugar, baking powder, and coconut. Stir to combine.
  4. Beat the eggs with a fork, then add to the mixture along with the vanilla and nutmeg.
  5. Stir the mixture enough to combine all ingredients, but be careful not to overwork the dough.
  6. Roll the mixture into 1 ¼ inch balls in the palm of your hand. Press each ball gently on to a greased baking sheet. Be sure to leave enough space between the cookies for the to spread out.
  7. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes, or until the cookies solidify and turn a very light golden colour.
  8. Carefully remove the cookies from the sheet pan and place on a cookie rack to cool.

Notes

Alternative: Jam/Jelly Filled Thumbprint Cookies
When you drop the cookies on to the sheet pan, press your thumb into the dough to make an indent. Bake the cookies for 10 minutes, then fill each cookie with a small amount of jam or jelly and return to the oven for about 5 minutes.
Recipe adapted from my mom's home economics notebook from 1977.

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This is my last blog post before Christmas day, so I just want to take a moment to say:

 

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  1. Aleesha Banks says

    December 27, 2013 at 12:08 am

    These are just perfect!!

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