Coconut biscuit shortcakes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2⅓cupBisquick® baking mix
3tablespoonsSugar
3tablespoonsMargarine or butter, melted
½teaspoonGround cinnamon
¾cupFlaked coconut, lightly toasted
½cupMilk
1tablespoonSugar
1quartFresh berries
¾cupWhipping cream
2tablespoonsGranulated or powdered sugar

Directions

Heat oven to 425. Mix baking mix, 3 Tablespoons sugar, the margarine, cinnamon, coconut and milk until soft dough forms.

Turn out onto surface lightly dusted with baking mix; gently roll in baking mix to coat. Shape dough into ball; knead 8 to 10 times. Pat or roll dough ½ inch thick. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon sugar. Cut with 3 inch cutter dipped in baking mix. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Beat whipping cream and 2 tablespoons sugar in chilled medium bowl on high speed until stiff. Split warm shortcakes; fill and top with berries. Top with whipped cream.

Makes 6 shortcakes.

*To toast coconut, heat oven to 350. Bake in ungreased pan 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until light golden brown.

Recipe by: Bisquick Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #658 by L979@... on Jul 6, 1997