Coconut drops, also known as coconut macaroons, are a delightful, sweet treat that combines the rich, tropical flavor of coconut with a chewy texture. These bite-sized cookies are a popular dessert in many cultures and are often enjoyed as a snack or after-meal treat. With their simple ingredients and easy preparation, coconut drops are a perfect choice for both novice and experienced bakers. Whether you are looking for a sweet treat to share with friends and family or a special dessert to impress your guests, this guide will provide you with the best recipe for coconut drops, ensuring a delicious and memorable experience.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE DROPS (COCONUT & OATMEAL NO BAKE)
Quick & simple "cookie" recipe that requires no baking. Mom used to make these often, and I would always steal cookies before they had fully cooled and set (you know what I'm talking about!)
Provided by Kat2355
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 5m
Yield 48 cookies, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat sugar, milk, vanilla, cocoa and butter to boil.
- Boil for 3 minutes only (use a timer).
- Take pot off stove.
- Mix in remaining ingredients.
- Drop by spoonful onto ungreased waxed paper.
- Let cool before eating.
- Makes 4 dozen.
OLD FASHIONED COCONUT DROPS
I like to glaze these coconut drops with sugar syrup and brown sugar.
Provided by Linda Kong Ting
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Coconut
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Combine flour and margarine in a medium size mixing bowl. Mix in sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. Stir the egg into the mixture. Once the egg is well incorporated stir in the coconut, raisins and vanilla. Drop the dough in rough heaps the size of an egg onto cookie sheets.
- Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 146.5 mg, Sugar 22.1 g
JEWELED COCONUT DROPS
Red raspberry preserves add a festive flair to these tender coconut cookies. Perfect for potlucks and cookie exchanges, these shaped cookies never last long when I make them for my husband and two sons. -Ellen Marie Byler Munfordville, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, orange juice and almond extract. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in 3 cups coconut. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 30 minutes., Preheat oven to 350°. Shape rounded tablespoons of dough into balls; roll in remaining coconut. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Press a deep indentation in the center of each with the end of a wooden spoon handle. Bake until edges are light brown, 8-10 minutes. Cool 1 minute. Using the wooden spoon, enlarge any indentations that may have narrowed or closed. Remove cookies from pans to wire racks. Fill with preserves; cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 11g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
COCONUT GINGER CANDY DROPS
Provided by Virginia Burke
Categories Candy Ginger Kid-Friendly Coconut Summer Boil Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes about 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Combine coconut and all remaining ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Stir mixture over medium heat until sugar dissolves and mixture comes to boil. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Boil until mixture thickens and temperature registers 295°F, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Working quickly, drop about 2 tablespoons mixture for each coconut candy onto prepared baking sheet, spacing apart. Let stand until cool and firm. (Candy drops can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store airtight in single layer at room temperature.)
COCONUT DROPS
Steps:
- Put all the ingredients into a heavy-bottom saucepan, with just enough water so the coconut will cook. Boil the mixture until it becomes very sticky, about 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat, and beat with a wooden spoon for a few minutes. Then drop by the spoonful onto a greased or parchment lined baking sheet to cool, about 30 minutes.
JAMAICAN COCONUT DROPS
This is an all time favorite of Jamaican's. Just about every Jamaican restaurant or store sell these. I decided to add them as Horderve's at a party and I was shocked to find only crumbs left. If you like coconut, you will love Coconut Drops.
Provided by Tammy Hall
Categories Cakes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Place 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup of water to pot (a medium rice pot is what I use), bring to a boil. Combine all ingredients and add to boiling water. Boil for approximately 25 to 30 minutes or until very sticky (almost like syrup).
- 2. Line your cookie sheet with parchment paper or just use cooking spray. Take a serving spoon or ice cream scooper to yield one drop on a baking cookie sheet. Place 1 inch apart. Wait until it's cool and hard to eat. Enjoy!
COCONUT DROPS
We enjoy giving friends a gift of the festive candy each holiday season. With such limited time, I can rely on this recipe, which is quick and easy.-Diane Rathburn, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 15m
Yield 1-1/4 pounds.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Divide coconut between two bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl and green to the other; toss to coat. , In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt candy coating. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. While coating is still warm, sprinkle half of each drop with pink coconut and the other half with green; press down gently. Refrigerate until firm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 13g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
EASY COCONUT DROPS
If you like coconut, you'll love these cookies! After making them the first time, they were established as a favorite. Very easy to make, and even easier to eat. The recipe comes from Nick Malgieri's book Cookies Unlimited.
Provided by Kater
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 22m
Yield 2-3 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In the food processor, place the coconut and pulse for 1-second intervals about a dozen times.
- The object it to make the coconut smaller but not to grind it too fine.
- In a bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder and salt.
- Combine butter and sugar and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds, then beat in the vanilla, then the egg.
- Beat until smooth again.
- Lower the speed and beat in the flour mixture, then the coconut.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of the batter on parchment or foil lined cookie sheets about 2-3 inches apart.
- Bake about 12-15 minutes, until the cookies have spread and are golden around the edges.
- Slide papers from the pans onto cooling racks.
- After the cookies have cooled, remove from the paper.
- Enjoy!
JEWELED COCONUT DROPS
Wow! Just made these today for the holidays!! They look and taste awesome! So pretty and just right for the holidays. They are from Taste of Home cooking. A runner-up in the cookie contest of dec/jan 04! (chilling time is included in prep time).
Provided by Courtly
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 55m
Yield 42 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar.
- Beat in egg yolk, orange juice and almond extract.
- Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
- Stir in 3 cups of coconut.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
- Shape dough into 2-in. balls; roll in remaining coconut.
- Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
- Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
- Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Remove to wire racks to cool.
- Fill each cookie with preserves.
COCONUT CHERRY DROPS
My momma has been making these since I was little at Christmas time. They were MY favorite, therefore, Santa got them every year also! I now make them every year for me and my husband. I hope you enjoy them.
Provided by Lisa Goad
Categories Cookies
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- 2. With mixer, cream together butter, sugar, almond extract,and egg .
- 3. Add, mixing on low, flour, baking powder, salt, until just combined.
- 4. With a spoon or spatula, fold in coconut nuts and cherries.
- 5. Drop by teaspoon-ful onto cookie sheets. These will not spread out and flatten. Bake 10 - 15 minutes. Until bottom barely starts to brown.
FLOURLESS CHOCOLATE-COCONUT DROPS
These speedy treats are a great option for your friends or family who avoid gluten... and every else too!
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 30m
Yield Makes 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees, with racks in middle and lower thirds. In a large bowl, whisk together confectioners' sugar, cocoa, and salt. Stir in chocolate chips, almonds, and coconut. Add egg whites and stir until combined (do not overmix).
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons, 2 inches apart, onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until tops are dry and cracked, 15 to 18 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through. Let cool completely on sheets on wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g
LEMON-COCONUT CREAM DROPS
Distinctive cookies flavored with lemon, coconut and cream cheese - made using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 2 cookie sheets with cooking spray.
- In food processor, place coconut. Cover; process, using quick on-and-off motion, until finely chopped. In large bowl, mix coconut, cookie mix and 1/2 cup of the macadamia nuts. Set aside.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on medium speed about 30 seconds or until smooth. Beat in egg, lemon peel and food color until well blended. On low speed, beat in coconut mixture until stiff dough forms.
- On cookie sheets, drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheets to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- Place baking chips and oil in small resealable freezer plastic bag. Microwave on High 45 to 50 seconds until softened. Gently squeeze bag until chips are smooth; cut tiny tip off one corner of bag. Squeeze bag to drizzle over cookies. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup macadamia nuts. Let stand until drizzle hardens, about 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 1/2 g
GOLDEN COCONUT DROPS
Another coconut cookie, but this one has a touch of orange to it. You don't have to add the orange peel but it does give it a distinct flavor.
Provided by litldarlin
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 20m
Yield 16 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400.
- Grease cookie sheet.
- Cream the butter and gradually add the sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and mix well.
- Stir in the coconut, flour, vanilla, and orange rind.
- Drop by teaspoonfuls on the cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool slightly before removing cookies from sheet.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.2, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 33.6, Sodium 63, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 9.2, Protein 2
CHOCOLATE COCONUT MACADAMIA DROPS
These candies are quick to make, but allow 15-30 minutes for them to set up in the fridge before serving. Cook time is chill time. Very nice on a dessert tray...Posted for ZWT 5.
Provided by alligirl
Categories Candy
Time 30m
Yield 30 candies, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Microwave chocolate in glass bowl at 50% power, in 30 second increments, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted and smooth when stirred.
- Stir in nuts and coconut, mixing well to combine.
- Drop the mixture by heaping teaspoons onto wax paper lined baking sheets.
- Refrigerate until firm, approximately 15-30 minutes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 2.4, Sodium 35.6, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 11.7, Protein 2.6
Tips:
- Use fresh, young coconut for the best flavor and texture.
- Grate the coconut finely for a smooth batter.
- Add a little rice flour to the batter to help bind the ingredients together.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can make the coconut drops tough.
- Drop the batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
- Serve the coconut drops hot or cold, with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Coconut drops are a delicious and versatile snack or dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own personal taste. With so many different recipes to choose from, you're sure to find one that you'll love. So what are you waiting for? Give coconut drops a try today!
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