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Easy Coconut Macaroons

February 19, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

Coconut macaroons are an old fashioned favourite. Crunchy on the outside with a delicious, moist sweet centre, they are popular in our home. Made from just four ingredients, they can be quickly prepared when you need a sweet treat in a hurry. They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: coconut

Watermelon Coconut Drink

February 16, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

If you are after a refreshing summer drink that is light in calories, delicious, and non alcoholic, you should try our Watermelon Coconut Drink. Watermelon water (agua de sandia) is a drink we first tried when we were on holiday in Mexico. It was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Drinks, Recipes Tagged With: coconut, mint, mocktail, watermelon

Koala Cupcakes

January 18, 2014 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Every Australia Day celebration needs Koala Cupcakes. We first spotted Koala Cupcakes on Pinterest but grey frosting didn't appeal (food should never be grey!). So instead, Sarah baked some lamington cupcakes and decorated them to look like Koalas. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Australia Day, Cupcakes & Muffins Tagged With: cake decorating, candy, Chocolate, coconut

Chocolate Coconut Bars

September 19, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

Every weekend we bake up a few treats to include in our lunch boxes during the week, and to have with our weekend coffee. We are always looking for recipes that freeze well. That way in the mornings when we are preparing the lunches we can quickly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices Tagged With: Chocolate, coconut

Coconut Layer Cake

March 30, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 1 Comment

Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter and enjoy celebrating with family and friends. For our Easter celebrations, Sarah has baked us a Coconut Layer Cake with a marshmallow frosting.The Coconut Layer Cake tastes as good as it looks, and is the perfect … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: coconut

Brown Butter and Coconut Madeleines

February 27, 2013 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

We love Madeleines - the little French sponge cakes with the distinctive shell like shape. They are light, not too sweet, and go perfectly with a cup of tea. Sarah has baked a number of different flavours over the past couple of years (Almond Praline … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: coconut, macarons

Lemon and Coconut Slice

June 10, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

When life gives you lemons - make Lemon and Coconut Slice! A work colleague generously gave me a large bag of fresh home grown lemons and limes last week. I put them to good use by baking up a batch of Lemon and Coconut Slice to take in to work for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices, Recipes Tagged With: coconut, lemon

Coconut Cupcakes with 7 Minute Frosting

June 2, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

On the first Friday evening of each month, I meet up with some sewing/quilting friends for a fun evening of sewing. Sarah baked some delicious coconut cupcakes for me to take along last night.The cupcake is deliciously moist and includes shredded … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes Tagged With: coconut

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