Best 6 Coconut Caramel Cookies Recipes

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Craving a delightful treat that will transport you to a tropical paradise? Look no further than the exquisite Coconut Caramel Cookies. These delectable morsels are a symphony of flavors, combining the richness of coconut with the irresistible sweetness of caramel. With a crisp exterior and a chewy, tender center, these cookies promise an unforgettable culinary experience. Get ready to embark on a baking adventure as we unveil the secrets behind creating the perfect Coconut Caramel Cookies, sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCONUT THUMBPRINT COOKIES WITH SALTED CARAMEL



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A clever blend of coconut and salt caramels combines in these delicious cookies for just the right amount of sweet, simple, and unexpected.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 54

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Table salt
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
12 ounces sweetened flaked coconut
44 small soft caramel candies (12 ounces), such as Kraft
6 tablespoons heavy cream
Large, flaky sea salt, such as Maldon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together butter and sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, then beat in vanilla. With mixer on low, gradually add flour and 1/2 teaspoon table salt, and beat to combine. Press dough together in plastic wrap, then roll into 1 1/4-inch balls. Dip each ball in beaten egg, and roll in coconut. Place balls on parchment-lined baking sheets, and press an indentation into each with your thumb. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove sheets from oven, and re-press indentations. Bake cookies until golden, 9 to 10 minutes more. Let cool on wire racks. Repeat with remaining dough.
  • Place caramels and heavy cream in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the caramels are melted and mixture is smooth, 4 to 6 minutes. Spoon into indentations in cookies, and sprinkle with sea salt. Rewarm caramel if it hardens before all cookies are filled.

SALTED CARAMEL COCONUT COOKIES RECIPE BY TASTY



Salted Caramel Coconut Cookies Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: sliced almond, sweetened coconut flakes, all purpose flour, kosher salt, unsalted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, large egg, caramel candy, heavy cream, flaky sea salt, chocolate ganache

Provided by Pierce Abernathy

Categories     Desserts

Yield 18 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 oz sliced almond
6 oz sweetened coconut flakes, divided
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
½ teaspoon kosher salt
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
½ cup sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg
4 oz caramel candy
3 tablespoons heavy cream
flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
½ cup chocolate ganache, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300˚F (150˚C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add the sliced almonds and 3 ounces of the coconut flakes to the prepared baking sheet and toast for 15 minutes, or until golden and fragrant.
  • Increase the oven temperature to 350˚F (180˚C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Add the toasted coconut and half of the toasted almonds to a food processor and process until broken down into fine crumbs.
  • Add the flour and salt, and process until combined.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and vanilla, and beat with an electric hand mixer until fully combined and the sugar is dissolved.
  • Add the egg and beat to incorporate.
  • Fold in the flour mixture with a rubber spatula until no dry spots remain.
  • Divide the dough into 18 equal balls and arrange 9 on each baking sheet.
  • Using the bottom of a wooden spoon, poke a hole in the center of each dough ball.
  • Chill the dough balls for 30 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the reserved toasted almonds with the remaining 3 ounces of coconut flakes. Mix with a fork to combine.
  • Roll the chilled dough balls in the almond coconut mixture to coat the outside.
  • Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until set. Let cool completely.
  • In a small pot over low heat, combine the caramel candies and heavy cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until melted. Remove from the heat.
  • Fill the centers of each cookie with the caramel mixture.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies, then sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 3 grams, Sugar 14 grams

COCONUT CARAMEL OAT COOKIES



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"When I was a little girl, my grandmother and I used to whip up this no-bake snack to munch on while playing rummy," shares Tammy Schroeder of Aitkin, Minnesota. "I love to throw a batch together and remember those special times."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup milk
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
25 caramels
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, bring butter and milk to a boil; add sugar, vanilla and salt. Cook for 1 minute. Add caramels and stir until melted, about 4 minutes. Stir in oats and coconut. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 112mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CHOCOLATE CARAMEL COCONUT COOKIES (SLIGHTLY BETTER FOR YOU)



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I have a major sweet-tooth but try to eat healthy. Here, I compromise (sort of). This recipe contains no refined white sugar; instead, honey and prunes!

Provided by animama

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup pitted prunes
6 ½ teaspoons water
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup honey
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
¾ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
24 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Blend prunes and water together in a blender until smooth. Beat prune puree, butter, and honey together in a bowl until smooth; beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
  • Slowly beat cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt into prune mixture; add flour and mix until dough comes together. Divide dough into 24 portions; form 1 dough portion into a ball around 1 caramel. Repeat with remaining dough and caramels. Place finished balls 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle coconut over dough balls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 36.3 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 182.2 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

COCONUT CARAMEL COOKIES



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Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps® are topped with caramel, a coconut-caramel mixture, and drizzled with chocolate for an easy sweet treat.

Provided by Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (7.2 ounce) package Original Snack Factory® Pretzel Crisps®
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
5 ounces individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon milk
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Spread coconut over prepared baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until it just starts to brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Combine caramel and milk in a microwaveable bowl. Microwave the mixture at 50% power for 1 minute and then stir. Repeat until both ingredients are completely incorporated.
  • Spread a dollop of the caramel onto each Pretzel Crisps®. Pour the rest of the caramel into the toasted coconut and stir until well combined. Now dollop this new coconut mixture onto the Pretzel Crisps®.
  • Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and use a spoon to drizzle the chocolate onto the top of each coconut mound. Let set and harden, then enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 79.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

CARAMEL COCONUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



CARAMEL COCONUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES image

Categories     Chocolate     Dessert

Yield 48 squares

Number Of Ingredients 16

Shortbread layer:
1-1/2 sticks (12 Tb) softened butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1-3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
Caramel layer:
1 c. butter
2-1/4 c. packed brown sugar (1 pound)
1 can (14-oz.) sweetened condensed milk
1 c. honey (or corn syrup)
1/4 tsp. salt (or more to taste)
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. shredded coconut
Chocolate layer:
1-1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (or semi-sweet)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Make the shortbread by combining the butter and sugar and beating until fluffy with a mixer. Stir in the vanilla, then add the flour and salt, mixing just until incorporated. Press into a 9 x 13-in pan and use a fork to prick the dough at 1-inch intervals. Bake until golden around the edges, 18-22 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, make the caramel by melting the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, honey, and salt and bring to a boil, stirring constantly to avoid burning (seriously!!). 3. Use a candy themometer to heat the caramel to 240 degrees (soft ball stage). This will take a total of 10 to 15 minutes to boil and then get to 240- so settle in for some stirring (take it from me- don't try to do anything else, just turn the tunes up and stir away...). Once the themometer reaches 240, turn the heat down slightly to keep the caramel at the 240 stage for 2 full minutes (keeping the caramel at the soft ball stage ensures you will have soft candy and not hard caramel that will break apart). 4. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. 5. Place the coconut in a large bowl and pour 2/3 of the caramel over the coconut; mix together thoroughly. Pour the remaining caramel into a parchment-lined 7 x 11 pan to cool and cut into squares. These can be dipped in chocolate or wrapped in wax paper to make caramel candies. 6. Spread the caramel-coconut mixture over the shortbread layer. 7. Melt the chocolate and spread over the caramel layer. If you want to make the chocolate decorative, run a knife through the chocolate at 1-inch intervals width-wise, then again length-wise. This creates the marbled effect you see in the photos. 8. Let cool completely (overnight is best) before cutting into small squares (I did 8 x 6) and freeze or store in airtight containers.

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened coconut flakes for a more intense coconut flavor.
  • Toast the coconut flakes in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until they are lightly browned. This will enhance their flavor and give the cookies a more complex texture.
  • Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor. You can also use semi-sweet chocolate chips, but the cookies will be less sweet.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help them develop a chewy texture.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before enjoying them.

Conclusion:

Coconut caramel cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are chewy, flavorful, and have a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. Whether you are a fan of coconut or caramel, or just looking for a new and exciting cookie recipe, these cookies are sure to please. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these coconut caramel cookies a try.

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