Coconut & Oat Cookies, Bhajan Night Recipe

A rich, nutty, and buttery cookie perfect for tea time. This recipe yields a generous batch, combining the crunch of almonds and cashews with the comforting texture of oats and coconut.

750g (6 cups) Plain Flour
350g (2 cups) Castor Sugar
500g Butter (Recommended: Anchor Butter)
80g Porridge Oats
80g Dessicated Coconut
100g Almonds, Coarsely Ground
100g Cashews, Coarsely Ground
125m. (1/2 cup) Lukewarm Milk
3 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda

Method

1. Preheat & Prep Preheat your oven to 200ยฐC (400ยฐF). Line your baking trays with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugar Using a hand whisk, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
3. Add Leavening Add the bicarbonate of soda and whisk again until the mixture is light and fluffy.
4. Add Milk Pour in the lukewarm milk and mix thoroughly.
5. Form the Dough Add all remaining dry ingredients (flour, oats, coconut, nuts) one by one, mixing until a soft dough forms.
๐Ÿ’ก Dough Consistency Tips:
Too firm? Add a little warm milk, one spoon at a time.
Too soft? Let the dough rest in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
6. Shape Shape the dough into small round balls and flatten them slightly.
7. Bake Arrange on the baking tray, leaving space between each cookie for spreading. Bake for about 12 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before storing in an airtight container.


Variations & Twists

๐ŸŠ Citrus Zest: Add 3 tbsp of orange or lemon zest (or extract) for a fresh, fruity twist.
๐Ÿซ Chocolate Lover: Mix in a handful of dark or milk chocolate chips for a richer cookie.
๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Spice it Up: Be adventurousโ€”try adding cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom for a warm, spiced flavor.

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