Best 3 Coconut Peanut Cookies Galletas Maria Costa Rica Recipes

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Coconut, peanut, and galletas maria cookies are a delightful combination of flavors and textures that come together to create a unique and delicious treat. This article will explore some of the best recipes for these cookies, providing step-by-step instructions, ingredient lists, and tips for achieving the perfect balance of flavors and textures. We will also discuss the history and cultural significance of these cookies in Costa Rica, providing additional context and insights into this delicious treat.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT-PEANUT COOKIES: GALLETAS MARIA (COSTA RICA)



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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake     Christmas

Yield 3.5 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, slightly softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup flaked or shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup old fashioned oats
3/4 cup chopped unsalted roasted, skinless peanuts

Steps:

  • Position 2 racks in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. (If you only have 1 baking sheet, let it cool completely between batches.) Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl. Melt the butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the brown sugar with a wooden spoon. (The sugar will get soft and saucy, but there may still be a layer of butter on top; don't worry, the mixture comes together as you add the rest of the ingredients.) Stir in the egg, then the flour mixture, taking care not to overmix. Stir in the coconut, oats and nuts to make a textured cookie dough. Set aside until it gets to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Using a tablespoon-sized ice cream scoop (#60), scoop balls of the dough onto the prepared pans, arranging them about 2 1/2 inches apart. Bake until the cookies are golden brown with toasted edges, about 12 minutes. Cool cookies in the pans for a couple minutes. Then transfer with a spatula to racks to cool. Serve. Busy baker's tips: You can store unshaped dough for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Store the cookies in airtight containers for up to a week. Freeze for 1 month for longer storage.

PEANUT BUTTER COCONUT COOKIES



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These three-ingredient peanut butter coconut cookies are easy to make, so you'll always have time to make a quick batch. Bonus: No flour means they're also gluten-free! -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large egg, room temperature, beaten
1 cup sugar
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients. Scoop level tablespoonfuls and roll into balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets and flatten with a fork., Bake until set, about 15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GALLETAS MARIA



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These coconut peanut cookies were named for a Grand Dutchess of Russia after her wedding. The cookies are popular all over the world, but particularly through Spain and South and Central America. From the Food Network.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h2m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon fine salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 cup coconut (flaked or shredded sweetened)
1 cup old fashioned oats
3/4 cup peanuts (chopped, unsalted, roasted, skinless)

Steps:

  • Position 2 racks in the middle of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats (If you only have 1 baking sheet, let it cool completely between batches).
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together in a medium bowl.
  • Melt the butter in medium saucepan over low heat, remove the pan from the heat, and stir in the brown sugar with a wooden spoon (the sugar will get soft and saucy, but there may still be a layer of butter on top; don't worry, the mixture comes together as you add the rest of the ingredients).
  • Stir in the egg, then the flour mixture, taking care not to overmix.
  • Stir in the coconut, oats and nuts to make a textured cookie dough.
  • Set aside until it gets to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Using a tablespoon-sized cookie scoop, or a tablespoon,scoop balls of the dough onto the prepared pans, arranging them about 2 1/2 inches apart. Bake until the cookies are golden brown with toasted edges, about 12 minutes.
  • Cool cookies in the pans for a couple minutes then transfer with a spatula to racks to cool.
  • BAKERS TIPS:.
  • You can store unshaped dough for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. Store the cookies in airtight containers for up to a week. Freeze for 1 month for longer storage.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use light brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
  • If your dough is too wet, add a little more flour. If it's too dry, add a little more milk.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just golden brown around the edges. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Coconut peanut cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With their chewy texture, sweet coconut flavor, and crunchy peanut topping, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying cookie recipe, give these coconut peanut cookies a try!

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