Best 8 Old Fashioned Coconut Drops Recipes

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Old fashioned coconut drops are a classic treat that evokes memories of simpler times. Made with just a few basic ingredients, these sweet and chewy cookies are a delightful indulgence that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their crispy exterior and soft, coconut-filled center, these cookies are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe will guide you through the process of making these delicious treats from scratch. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on creating a batch of these nostalgic coconut drops.

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TRADITIONAL COCONUT DROPS



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Provided by Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups grated coconut
1 cup all purpose flour (packed)
1/2 cup granulated or brown sugar
1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp coconut essence
1/2 tsp. vanilla essence
1 small egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to about 400 degrees F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the coconut.
  • Cut in the butter and mix into the flour. Add the essence to the egg and beat lightly.
  • Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the liquid. Mix into a stiff dough.
  • Drop about 2-tablespoon full of dough on a well greased sheet.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden in the oven at a lower temperature, 200 degrees F.
  • Remove and leave to cool before serving. Bake for approximately 15 minutes

COCONUT DROP COOKIES



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Cathy Wilson says her mom-Winnie Nash- added nutritional ingredients to recipes whenever she could. "Chock-full of nuts and oats, these crispy-chewy cookies are the perfect example," Cathy says.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut and walnuts., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake 11-14 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 102 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

OLD FASHIONED COCONUT DROPS



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I like to glaze these coconut drops with sugar syrup and brown sugar.

Provided by Linda Kong Ting

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded coconut
½ cup raisins
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Combine flour and margarine in a medium size mixing bowl. Mix in sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. Stir the egg into the mixture. Once the egg is well incorporated stir in the coconut, raisins and vanilla. Drop the dough in rough heaps the size of an egg onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 146.5 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

TRADITIONAL COCONUT DROPS



Traditional Coconut Drops image

Provided by Felix (Simply Trini Cooking)

Categories     Breads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups grated coconut
1 cup all purpose flour (packed)
1/2 cup granulated or brown sugar
1 tsp aluminum-free baking powder
2 tbsp butter
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp coconut essence
1/2 tsp. vanilla essence
1 small egg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to about 400 degrees F.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Add the coconut.
  • Cut in the butter and mix into the flour. Add the essence to the egg and beat lightly.
  • Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the liquid. Mix into a stiff dough.
  • Drop about 2-tablespoon full of dough on a well greased sheet.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden in the oven at a lower temperature, 200 degrees F.
  • Remove and leave to cool before serving. Bake for approximately 15 minutes

OLD FASHIONED COCONUT DROPS



Old Fashioned Coconut Drops image

I like to glaze these coconut drops with sugar syrup and brown sugar.

Provided by Linda Kong Ting

Categories     Coconut Cookies

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded coconut
½ cup raisins
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Combine flour and margarine in a medium size mixing bowl. Mix in sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. Stir the egg into the mixture. Once the egg is well incorporated stir in the coconut, raisins and vanilla. Drop the dough in rough heaps the size of an egg onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 146.5 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

OLD FASHIONED COCONUT DROPS



Old Fashioned Coconut Drops image

I like to glaze these coconut drops with sugar syrup and brown sugar.

Provided by Linda Kong Ting

Categories     Coconut Cookies

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups shredded coconut
½ cup raisins
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • Combine flour and margarine in a medium size mixing bowl. Mix in sugar, cinnamon and baking powder. Stir the egg into the mixture. Once the egg is well incorporated stir in the coconut, raisins and vanilla. Drop the dough in rough heaps the size of an egg onto cookie sheets.
  • Bake 8 minutes or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Cholesterol 34.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 146.5 mg, Sugar 22.1 g

OLD FASHIONED OATMEAL COCONUT COOKIES



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These are my absolute favourite cookies. The only thing I don't like about them is how fast they disappear! I have listed the original recipe but I usually change it up a bit. I like to use whole-wheat flour, reduce the sugar to 1/2 cup white and 1/2 cup brown. I like to add ground flaxseed, nuts and/or sunflower seeds. And I always use craisins (dried, sweetened cranberries) instead of raisins or chocolate. Mmmm... delicious and nutritious.

Provided by Belloo

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 27m

Yield 24-36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
1 cup oatmeal
1/4 cup wheat germ
3/4 cup coconut
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups raisins or 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Cream together sugar, butter, brown sugar and egg.
  • Add flour, oatmeal, wheat germ, coconut, baking powder, and baking soda and mix well.
  • Add raisins or chocolate chips.
  • Drop dough by the tsp full onto lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Flatten with a floured fork.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.

OLD FASHIONED COCONUT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Coconut Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HELEN PEAGRAM

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 12m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup flour
1/4 cup wheat germ
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips or 1 1/2 cups raisins
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 cup Old mill oats
3/4 cup coconut
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Cream together butter, sugars; add egg and mix thoroughly.
  • Add flour, oats, wheat germ, coconut, baking powder and baking soda. Mix well.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with floured fork.
  • Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.9, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 19.4, Sodium 86.2, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 12.5, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Use unsweetened shredded coconut to avoid overly sweet coconut drops.
  • Toast the shredded coconut in a pan over medium heat until golden brown for a richer flavor.
  • Make sure the sugar syrup reaches the soft ball stage before removing it from the heat. This will ensure that the coconut drops have the right consistency.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can check the consistency of the sugar syrup by dropping a small amount into cold water. If it forms a soft ball, it is ready.
  • Be careful not to overcook the coconut drops, as they can become dry and crumbly.
  • Store the coconut drops in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned coconut drops are a delicious and easy-to-make candy that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these classic treats that are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these coconut drops a try. You won't be disappointed!

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