Coconut cookies with banana
5 servings
45 minutes
Coconut cookies with banana are a delicate and aromatic treat from European cuisine that combines exotic coconut notes with the natural sweetness of banana. With their airy texture and crispy crust, they are perfect for a cozy tea time or as a healthy snack. The history of such cookies traces back to experiments with tropical ingredients brought into European baking. The sweetness of banana harmonizes with coconut flakes, creating a soft, slightly moist crumb. This dessert is great as a standalone treat or paired with fruit sauces or hot beverages.
1
Melt the margarine slightly. Mix it with sugar and bananas. Add a couple of tablespoons of water. Stir in the coconut flakes.
- Margarine: 200 g
- Sugar: 200 g
- Bananas: 2 pieces
- Desiccated coconut: 200 g
2
Dissolve baking soda with lemon juice and add it to the dough. Now add flour. Mix everything and knead a soft dough.
- Baking soda reacted with acid: 0.5 teaspoon
- Wheat flour: 300 g
3
Grease the baking tray with oil or line it with parchment paper. Place the dough in balls.
4
Place in a preheated oven and bake at 180 degrees until done (depending on the oven, from 20 to 40 minutes).
