Best 6 Mashed Potato Coconut Cookies Recipes

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Mashed potato coconut cookies are a unique and delicious treat that combines the classic flavors of mashed potatoes and coconut. The combination of these two ingredients creates a soft, chewy cookie with a hint of sweetness and a touch of savory flavor. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy snack or a special dessert to share with friends and family, mashed potato coconut cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are also a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes, making them a budget-friendly option.

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COCONUT MASHED POTATO CANDY #SP5



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Official Contest Entry: Simply Potatoes 5Fix. An easy, delicious candy for any holiday. My mom started making this candy in the 1960's and so far these have been enjoyed by four generations of our family.

Provided by Laurie V.

Categories     Potato

Time 20m

Yield 24-36 candies, 12-24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup Simply Potatoes Traditional Mashed Potatoes, cold
4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
4 cups shredded coconut
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 ounces semisweet chocolate or 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cold mashed potatoes and confectioner's sugar in a large bowl. Thoroughly combine. Mixture will begin as a stiff dough and loosen up as the sugar mixes with the potatoes. Add the coconut and vanilla and mix thoroughly.
  • Form into triangular peaks, using about 1 rounded teaspoon of mixture for each. Put on waxed paper lined cookie sheet. Let dry for 20 minutes.
  • Melt chocolate in bowl over simmering water (or in microwave in one minute intervals until melted).
  • Dip base of each candy in chocolate. Let stand on waxed paper to set.
  • Store in covered tin in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.8, Fat 16.1, SaturatedFat 12.9, Sodium 84.4, Carbohydrate 57.6, Fiber 3, Sugar 52.6, Protein 2.1

CHEWY COCONUT COOKIES



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Lots of coconut and sugar make these cookies chewy and delicious.

Provided by N. Hoff

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Time 50m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually blend in the flour mixture, then mix in the coconut. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted. Cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 11.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 62.5 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

CLASSIC NO-BAKE COOKIES WITH COCONUT



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The flavor combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and coconut is heavenly. Try not to eat it all before it sets up!

Provided by karynp6

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
½ cup unsalted butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, or more to taste
½ cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups quick oats
½ cup shredded sweetened coconut

Steps:

  • Bring sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa to a boil in a large saucepan. Let boil until all sugar crystals on the sides of the pan are dissolved, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter and vanilla extract. Stir in oats and coconut until evenly distributed. Quickly spoon tablespoonfuls of dough onto sheets of waxed paper and allow cookies to set up, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

COCONUT SURPRISE CANDY



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What's the secret ingredient in these dipped balls? Mashed potatoes! The spuds create the creamy texture, while coconut and chocolate chips figure big in the flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup mashed potatoes (prepared without milk and butter)
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon shortening
Chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine coconut, sugar and mashed potatoes; mix well. Roll into 1-in. balls; place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets. In a microwave or double boiler, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip the balls into chocolate and then walnuts if desired. Return to waxed paper until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts :

PANNELET COOKIES WITH SWEET POTATO AND COCONUT



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Alice Medrich's version of these golden orange yam and coconut cookies from Spain is delicate and flavorful.

Provided by Alice Medrich

Categories     Cookies     Almond     Coconut     Sweet Potato/Yam     Bake     Dessert     Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield Makes 36-40 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup (8 ounces) mashed or puréed baked orange-fleshed yam (see Cooks' Note), such as jewel or garnet
2 cups (6 ounces) unsweetened dried shredded coconut, toasted (see Cooks' Note)
1 1/3 cups (9.3 ounces) sugar
2 large egg whites
3/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 cup (5 ounces) whole almonds, with or without skin
Sugar or Cardamom Sugar (see below) or turbinado sugar for rolling
Special Equipment
Cookie sheets, lined with parchment paper or greased; food processor

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the yam, toasted coconut, sugar, egg whites, salt, and lemon zest together.
  • In a food processor, pulse the almonds to an uneven meal ranging in texture from very fine (mostly) to finely chopped. Stir the almonds into the batter. The dough will be very soft and sticky. Chill for at least 1 hour and up to 2 days to allow the coconut to absorb moisture from the yams.
  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Scoop level tablespoons of the soft dough and roll into balls about 1 1/4 inches. Roll the balls in sugar (or, if using turbinado sugar roll only the top half of each ball in sugar to avoid oversweetening). Place 1 1/2 inches apart on the lined or greased cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, until the cookies are slightly crusty on the surface (though still very tender and moist inside) and deep golden brown on the bottom. Rotate the pans from top to bottom and from front to back halfway through the baking time to ensure even baking. For lined pans, set the pans or just the liners on racks to cool; for unlined pans, use a metal spatula to transfer the cookies to racks. Cool the cookies completely before storing. May be kept in an airtight container for up to 4 or 5 days.
  • Variations
  • Cardamom Pannelets: Omit the lemon zest. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom, 2 teaspoons grated orange zest, and 2 teaspoons orange flower water to the yam mixture.
  • Masala Pannelets: A little Spanish/Asian fusion cookie and very good. Omit the lemon zest. Add 2 teaspoons garam masala to the yam mixture. Roll in plain sugar or cinnamon sugar.

MASHED POTATO COCONUT COOKIES



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This is a special treat for my family. I got this recipe from a very good friend way back in 1969 and have made it every year for Christmas

Provided by sheilabob

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 100 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup mashed potatoes, without milk or salt
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
5 cups coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 ounces bitter baking chocolate
2 cups chocolate chips
2 ounces paraffin wax

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes until tender, drain and mash.
  • Mix together with coconut,walnuts sugar and vanilla.
  • Chill.
  • Roll into small balls and dip in chocolate mixture.
  • Chill and store in airtight container.

Tips:

  • Use cold butter and shortening. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Cream the butter and shortening until light and fluffy. This will help incorporate air into the cookies, making them light and airy.
  • Gradually add the sugar. This will help prevent the cookies from becoming grainy.
  • Beat in the eggs one at a time. This will help prevent the cookies from curdling.
  • Stir in the flour and coconut until just combined. Overmixing will toughen the cookies.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a moderate temperature. This will help the cookies bake evenly without burning.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting. This will help the frosting set and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

Mashed potato coconut cookies are a delicious and unique treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect mashed potato coconut cookies every time.

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