Coconut Chocolate Rocks!

A twist on a scone, a rock cake, and a coconut macaroon – delicious coconut chocolate rocks.

A classic with a twist

A twist on a scone, a rock cake, and a coconut macaroon, honestly, these little beauties are a mash-up of all the best things. They’ve got the slightly rustic look of a rock bun, the soft interior of a good scone, and that chewy coconut hit you get from a macaroon. It’s basically the ultimate hybrid bake.

Sometimes the best recipes come from not knowing exactly what you’re trying to make. I was asked to create something with coconut and chocolate, and instead of choosing one direction, I sort of chose all of them. And somehow… it just works.

They’re simple, comforting, and incredibly moreish. The kind of bake that doesn’t look overly fancy, but once you take a bite, you completely get it. Soft, golden, coconutty perfection with pockets of melted chocolate.

Coconut & chocolate combination

I love coconut, and I love chocolate, but the combination of them together? DELICIOUS. There’s just something about creamy milk chocolate against sweet, nutty coconut that feels nostalgic and indulgent at the same time.

It reminds me of a certain well-known chocolate bar, but in a softer, homemade form. The coconut brings texture and lightness, while the chocolate melts into little gooey pockets throughout. Every bite gives you both flavours without one overpowering the other.

When I was asked to make something involving them both, I genuinely didn’t know where to start. Brownies felt too obvious, cookies felt predictable, so I decided to create something that felt a little different. And that’s how these “rocks” were born.

Delicious, soft “rocks”

The name ‘rocks’ might suggest they’re hard, but they really aren’t at all. They’re inspired by traditional rock buns, which usually contain raisins, but these swap that out for coconut and chocolate instead. Think rustic appearance, but soft and tender inside.

The outside bakes up lightly golden and slightly crisp, while the inside stays fluffy and moist. The coconut gives that gentle chew, and the melted chocolate makes them feel indulgent without being heavy. They’re basically a round, coconutty, cakey Bounty and honestly, that’s a win.

I wasn’t completely sure if the name suited them at first, but it kind of fits their charming, uneven look. They’re not perfectly smooth like cookies, and that’s part of the appeal. Homemade, comforting, and unapologetically delicious.

Coconut treats

I recently put up my recipe for my coconut chocolate blondies and they’ve been a hit – they’re similar to this, but more cookie/brownie like – both are perfect for coconut lovers!

Some people love coconut but aren’t a fan of the added chocolate. I just think coconut in bakes is stunning and each bake of mine that contains coconut, you can make again and again and it never get tiresome because the coconut taste is so light! Just like my jammy coconut loaf or my delicious moreish bounty fudge!

Texture and size

You can absolutely play around with the size of these. I used a cookie scoop that holds about two tablespoons, which gives you small-ish rocks that bake quickly and evenly. If you prefer something chunkier, just double the size and add around five extra minutes to the baking time.

Because they’re not rolled or shaped perfectly, each one has its own character. Some spread slightly more, some hold their height, and that’s completely normal. That rustic finish is what makes them feel like proper bakery-style treats.

Fresh from the oven, they’re soft, slightly gooey, and filled with warm chocolate. As they cool, they firm up slightly but stay beautifully tender inside. It’s honestly very hard not to eat one straight away.

Serve

These are one of those bakes that go perfectly with a cup of tea. They’re sweet without being overwhelming, and just indulgent enough to feel like a proper treat. Ideal for an afternoon pick-me-up.

They’re also brilliant for sharing because they travel well and don’t require slicing or plating. Just pile them onto a plate and let people help themselves. Casual but completely irresistible.

Or, and I highly recommend this option, eat one while it’s still slightly warm. The chocolate will be soft, the coconut fragrant, and the whole thing feels like comfort in a bite. HEAVEN.

Tips & tricks

• These in my mind are perfect the way they are – they’re not hard but soft and gooey and delicious! You can use other types of chocolate however, all work equally well.
• These will last for 2-3days after baking, and are super yummy when fresh!

Coconut Chocolate Rocks!

A twist on a scone, a rock cake, and a coconut macaroon - delicious.

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Category: Afternoon Tea

Type: Cakes

Keyword: chocolate chip, rock cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cooling and Decorating Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 14 cakes

Author: Jane's Patisserie

Ingredients

• 225 g self raising flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 125 g cold unsalted butter diced
• 125 g caster sugar
• 125 g desiccated coconut
• 2 medium eggs beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 175 g milk chocolate chips plus extra to decorate

Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 200ºc and line two baking trays with parchment paper
• Put the self raising flour and baking powder into a food processor and add the diced cold unsalted butter
• Blitz it until it forms breadcrumbs (or alternatively, rub the ingredients together in a bowl with your fingers till it resembles breadcrumbs!)
• Mix the caster sugar and desiccated coconut together in a separate large bowl
• Add the breadcrumb mixture to the coconut mixture and mix briefly to combine
• Add the beaten eggs to the bowl with the vanilla essence and mix with spatula/wooden spoon until combined! (Shouldn't take too long)
• Fold through the chocolate chips - spoon the mixture onto the baking trays (I used an ice-cream scoop as I was being lazy - but a tablespoon will do!)
• Bake them in the oven for 10-12 minutes until golden
• Leave to cool on a wire rack
• Decorate with some melted chocolate

Notes

• These in my mind are perfect the way they are - they're not hard but soft and gooey and delicious! You can use other types of chocolate however, all work equally well.
• These will last for 2-3days after baking, and are super yummy when fresh!