Best 2 Coconut Meltaways Recipes

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.

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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

Ingredients

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

Ingredients

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.