Monte Carlos-Coconut

Monte Carlos are a popular Australian biscuit (cookie) that feature a sweet raspberry jam filling sandwiched between two coconut-flavored cookies.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Monte Carlos-Coconut

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Australian, International Courses: Anytime, Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 150 gram Butter
• 100 gram White sugar
• 1 unit Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 200 gram Self-rising flour
• 100 gram Desiccated coconut
• 6 tablespoon Raspberry jam

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix well.
4. Gradually add the self-rising flour and desiccated coconut, and mix until well combined.
5. Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
6. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
7. Fill each indentation with raspberry jam.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes.
10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 23g8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.