Name: Best Venetian Biscuits recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 26
Ingredients: 1 1/3 cups (200g) plain flour; 1/4 (60g) caster sugar; 1/2 cup (50g) desiccated coconut; 1 tsp baking powder; 150g cold salted butter, cubed; 3 tsp vanilla paste; 1 egg; 1/4 cup (45g) currants; 1 cup pure icing sugar; 2-3 tsp cold water

by Tiffany Page Last updated on 07/31/2025

Remember dipping these classic biscuits into a hot cup of coffee? These addictive Venetian biscuits are the perfect addition to any afternoon tea. In fact, they're a lovely treat in lunchboxes, too!

- Tiffany Page

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups (200g) plain flour
1/4 (60g) caster sugar
1/2 cup (50g) desiccated coconut
1 tsp baking powder
150g cold salted butter, cubed
3 tsp vanilla paste
1 egg
1/4 cup (45g) currants
1 cup pure icing sugar
2-3 tsp cold water

Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan forced. Line 2 x baking trays with baking paper.
Step 2

Place flour, sugar, coconut and baking powder in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to combine. Add butter and 2 teaspoons of vanilla paste and process for 20-30 seconds or until mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Add egg and currant and pulse until mixture comes together. Form into 1 tablespoon sized balls, place on prepared trays and flatten slightly. Bake for 14-16 minutes or until golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 3

For the icing, combine icing sugar, remaining vanilla paste and 2 teaspoons of water, mixing until smooth. Adding a little extra water if needed. Spread around ½ a teaspoon of icing over each biscuit and leave to set.