Island cookies, also known as island cakes or drop scones, are delectable pastries that originated from the Isle of Man, a small island located in the Irish Sea between Great Britain and Ireland. These cookies have a unique texture and flavor that set them apart from other traditional cookies. With their crispy edges and soft, chewy centers, island cookies are a delightful treat perfect for a quick snack or a cozy dessert. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the best island cookies, ensuring that you impress your friends and family with this classic recipe.
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BIG ISLAND-STYLE STONE COOKIES
*Warning!* Don't try this recipe unless you like tooth-breakingly hard, crunchy cookies! This recipe is from the Honolulu Star Bulletin and is a copy-cat for Mountain View Bakery's stone cookies. People either love 'em or hate 'em. I'm posting this for the die-hards like me who can't get enough of 'em!
Provided by Chilicat
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or grease lightly.
- Cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and cream; mix well. Add baking soda and vanilla; mix well. Add flour; mix well.
- Dough may be crumbly. Form by hand into 2-inch balls, place on cookie sheet and flatten.
- Bake until very firm and brown, about 35 minutes. Check cookies frequently in the last few minutes to be sure they don't burn. As long as they feel at all soft in the middle, they need more baking time. Cool and store in airtight container.
- The writer of the food article had this note: They're done when they no longer give at all when pressed in the center. If they're the least bit soft, leave them in the oven. I actually took mine out a little too early - I was afraid they were getting too brown - and although they were hard, they weren't rock hard. I consider this a plus, but if you really want that tooth-breaking goodness, push the envelope and bake 'em 'til they're solid.
WHITE CHIP ISLAND COOKIES RECIPE - (3.9/5)
Provided by á-9003
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- PREHEAT oven to 375° F. COMBINE flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels, coconut and nuts. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets. BAKE for 8 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
ISLAND TREASURE COOKIES
From a Nestle' Toll House cookbook. Walnuts or pecans can be used in place of the Macadamias if desired.
Provided by Kerena
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 32m
Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375. In small bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In large bowl with electric mixer at medium speed, beat butter, sugars and vanilla until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Stir in coconut, nuts and chocolate. Drop dough by slightly rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand 2 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cook completely.
CHOCOLATE ISLAND COOKIES
I've been making this recipe for about 35 years now, and it's still my family's all-time favorite cookie.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, chocolate and coffee. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. Stir in coconut. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For frosting, combine the chocolate, sour cream and butter in a small bowl until smooth. Add enough sugar to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies. Sprinkle with coconut.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANRAISIN WHITE CHIP ISLAND COOKIES
This is one of my husbands favorite cookies with a cold glass of milk...
Provided by SHONTAE BROOKS-BROWN
Categories Chocolate
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 1. COMBINE flour, baking powdwer, baking soda & salt in small bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar & vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels, coconut, cranraisins and nuts. Drop by round tablespoons onto ungreased baking sheets.
- 2. BAKE in preheated 375 degree oven for 8-11 minutes or until edges lightly brown. Let cool on baking sheets or cooling rack for 2 minutes.
VANCOUVER ISLAND COOKIES
A semi-soft cookie, a cross between a Dad's® cookie and a spice cookie. I bet ya can't eat just one!
Provided by Derek Croteau
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Time 37m
Yield 45
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt in a bowl.
- Beat margarine, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg, molasses, and vanilla into butter mixture until blended. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture until dough forms; fold in oats and coconut until just combined.
- Roll dough into 1 1/4-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes; remove to cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 155.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g
COCONUT ISLAND COOKIES
Make and share this Coconut Island Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Shirl J 831
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 30m
Yield 12-24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sift the flour, salt and soda together.
- melt the chocolate in the coffee over low heat.
- Cream the shortening and gradually add the brown sugar.
- Add the egg and the chocolate mixture, mixing until well blended.
- Add the sour cream alternately with the dry ingredients.
- Stir in the coconut.
- Drop by spoonfuls onto greased sheet.
- Bake 375.
- 12-15 minutes.
- Frost while warm and sprinkle with coconut.
- Frosting:.
- heat the chocolate, sour cream and butter in double boiler, stirring until the chocolate melts.
- remove from the heat and blend in icing sugar till it is spreadable.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.5, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 181.2, Carbohydrate 56.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 38.4, Protein 3.9
KITTY'S WHITE CHIP ISLAND COOKIES WITH WALNUTS
These are positively my favorite cookies. The original recipe was on the back of the bag of chips, but I made it my own. These cookies come out perfect every time.
Provided by Katrina Freed
Categories Cookies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium sized bowl
- 3. Cream together butter, sugars and egg, than add vanilla
- 4. Slowly stir in flour mixture in intervals
- 5. Stir in coconut, chips and walnuts
- 6. Use small scoop to place dough evenly on baking sheet
- 7. Bake 8 1/2 - 11 minutes at 350 degrees
- 8. Remove cookies from baking sheet and cool on waxed paper
ISLAND COOKIES
I got this recipe from a friend so I can't take all the credit. I am not a big fan of coconut but these cookies are wonderful.
Provided by Valerie McDaniel
Categories Cookies
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, brown sugar, sugar, and vanilla in large mixer bowl util creamy. Beat in egg. Gradually blend in flour mixture. Stir in morsels, coconut and walnuts or pecan which ever you use. Drop by slightly rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 375 oven for 8 to 11 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand for 2 minutes, remove to wire racks to cool completely. Note: May substitute any of the following Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Mini Morsels, Mint-Chocolate Morsels, Premier White Morsels, or Butterscotch Morsels.
Tips:
- Choose quality ingredients: The quality of your cookies depends on the quality of your ingredients. Use unsalted butter, pure vanilla extract, and high-quality chocolate chips.
- Chill your dough: Chilling your cookie dough helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven. This will result in thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use a cookie scoop: A cookie scoop helps to ensure that all of your cookies are the same size and shape. This will help them bake evenly.
- Don't overmix your dough: Overmixing your cookie dough will make the cookies tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake your cookies at the right temperature: The temperature of your oven will affect the way your cookies bake. Be sure to preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking your cookies.
- Let your cookies cool completely: Let your cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent them from becoming too soft.
Conclusion:
Island cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. With a variety of flavors to choose from, there is sure to be a cookie that everyone will enjoy. Whether you are looking for a classic chocolate chip cookie or something more unique like a coconut macadamia cookie, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will love. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, try making a batch of island cookies. You won't be disappointed!
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