Coconut Cookies

Coconut Cookies is a free, NQF-aligned Cooking & Food activity for ages 6 to 12. It includes a learning intention, a materials list, step-by-step instructions and framework links.

Learning intention

This experience supports children to measure and combine ingredients, and to follow spoken and written steps.

You'll need

• Self-raising flour
• Caster sugar
• Desiccated coconut
• Melted butter
• Milk
• Vanilla essence

How to do it

1. Children mix the dry ingredients together.
2. Add the melted butter, milk and vanilla, and combine into a dough.
3. Roll into small balls and flatten onto a tray.
4. Bake until lightly golden and let cool.

Curriculum links

MTOP

• 4.2 Children and young people develop a range of learning and thinking skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching and investigating
• 5.1 Children and young people interact verbally and non-verbally with others for a range of purposes

NQS

• 2.1.3 Healthy lifestyle - Healthy eating and physical activity are promoted and appropriate for each child.

Frequently asked questions

What NQF outcomes does Coconut Cookies support?

Coconut Cookies is mapped to MTOP 4.2, MTOP 5.1, NQS 2.1.3. Each framework link is quoted in full on this page.

What age group is Coconut Cookies for?

This activity suits ages 6–12.

What do I need for Coconut Cookies?

You will need Self-raising flour, Caster sugar, Desiccated coconut, Melted butter, Milk and Vanilla essence.

How long does Coconut Cookies take?

Allow about 45 min.