Best 2 Coconut Meltaways Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful culinary creation that is coconut meltaways, a delectable confection that captivates taste buds with its exquisite balance of flavors and textures. As their name suggests, these irresistible treats melt in your mouth, leaving a symphony of creamy coconut and buttery goodness that lingers on the palate. Whether you're seeking a sweet treat to enjoy on a relaxing afternoon or a delightful dessert to impress your loved ones, coconut meltaways are sure to fulfill your cravings. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind crafting these delectable morsels, armed with our carefully curated collection of time-tested recipes.

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

MACADAMIA-COCONUT MELTAWAYS



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Make and share this Macadamia-Coconut Meltaways recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pamela t.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h16m

Yield 52 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup macadamia nuts
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup unsalted butter
2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Pulse macadamias and 1/4 C sugar in the food processor until the nuts are chopped fine.
  • Add coconut; continue to pulse until all ingredients are finely ground.
  • Mix softened butter, vanilla and salt in a large bowl on medium speed until creamy. Add the nut mixture and remaining 3/4 C sugar and mix.
  • Add flour and mix until a soft dough forms.
  • Refrigerate dough for one hour.
  • Heat oven to 325 F
  • With lightly floured hands, shape dough into balls (about the size of a teaspoon).
  • Place 1" apart on a baking sheet.
  • Bake 16 minutes or until the tops of the cookies are dry and set and the bottoms light brown.
  • Cool completely.
  • Dust tops of cookies with powdered sugar.
  • Serve.

COCONUT MELTAWAYS



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Love coconut and love these cookies...:) Enjoy!

Provided by Cassie *

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 c flour
2 Tbsp corn starch
1/2 c confectioners' sugar
1 c butter, softened
1 1/3 c coconut - i usually use bakers angel flake coconut

Steps:

  • 1. In a bowl, mix the flour, corn starch and sugar. Blend in the butter to form soft dough. Cover and chill until dough is firm enough to form a ball.
  • 2. Shape into 3/4 inch balls, roll in coconut and place on an ungreased baking sheet about 1 1/2 inches apart.
  • 3. Flatten each ball with a floured fork. Bake in a 300 degree oven for 20 - 25 minutes or until lightly browned. You can add 2 tsp almond extract if so desire and make them almond melt aways. Sometimes I sprinkle cooled cookies with confectioners' sugar.

Tips:

  • Use a stand mixer if you have one. It will make the process of creaming the butter and sugar much easier.
  • Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature. This will also help the creaming process.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until the edges are just starting to brown. Overbaking will make the cookies dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

Coconut Meltaways are a delicious and easy-to-make cookie that is perfect for any occasion. They are light and fluffy, with a sweet coconut flavor. The frosting is also delicious and easy to make. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. To make these cookies even more special, you can experiment with different flavors of frosting. For example, you could try a chocolate ganache or a raspberry buttercream.

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