Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Discover the secrets to creating the world's best coconut cookie, a delectable treat that captivates hearts with its enchanting aroma, irresistible texture, and symphony of flavors. Immerse yourself in a step-by-step guide that unravels the art of crafting this iconic cookie, transforming simple ingredients into a masterpiece of taste and texture. Along the way, uncover fascinating tidbits about the history of this beloved confection and delve into the science behind its unique characteristics.
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GRANDMA KRAUSE'S COCONUT COOKIES
When my two daughters were young, their great-grandma made them coconut cookies with oats. Thankfully, she shared the recipe. —Debra Dorn, Dunnellon, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield about 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat shortening and sugars until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in oats and coconut., Divide dough into 4 portions. On a lightly floured surface, shape each into a 6-in.-long log. Wrap in waxed paper; freeze 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices, reshaping as needed. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand a few minutes at room temperature before cutting. Prepare and bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SWEDISH COCONUT COOKIES
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except coconut in large bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Stir in coconut.
- Divide dough in half; shape each half into 12x2-inch log. Wrap each log in plastic food wrap; refrigerate at least 2 hours until firm.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Cut logs into 1/4-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake 10-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet; remove to cooling rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 70 calories, Fat 4 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 10 milligrams, Sodium 70 milligrams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 1 grams
CHEWY COCONUT COOKIES
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
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
WORLD'S BEST COOKIES
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In mixing bowl, cream butter and margarine. Add sugars, vanilla, and oil. Beat until smooth. Add egg and beat again until smooth. Add flour, salt, baking soda, and cream of tartar. Add nuts, oats, coconut and Rice Krispies. Fold in until well blended. Cover bowl with waxed paper and refrigerate for an hour. Dough will be stiff enough to handle. Spray cookie sheets lightly. Pinch off small piece about the size of a marble. Flatten with your fingers. (Regular size cookie sheet will hold 24) Bake for 8 to 10 minutes. After taking them out of the oven, leave on the cookie sheets for a few minutes. Cool on racks.
COCONUT MACAROONS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Combine the coconut, condensed milk, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whip the egg whites and salt on high speed in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment until they make medium-firm peaks. Carefully fold the egg whites into the coconut mixture. Drop the batter onto sheet pans lined with parchment paper using either a 1 3/4-inch diameter ice cream scoop, or 2 teaspoons. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool and serve.
THE WORLD'S BEST COOKIES
I had these fabulous cookies during a wine dinner weekend at an inn in Ogonquit Maine. The recipe is courtesy of the caterer, but they give credit to the San Francisco ala Carte, a cookbook by the Junior League of San Francisco, 1979.
Provided by KelBel
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 22m
Yield 8 dozen, 96 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy
- Stir in egg, oil, vanilla.
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt.
- Combine with egg mixture until well blended.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
- Place on ungreased cookie sheet into balls the size of walnuts and flatten with a fork in criss cross pattern.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Cool on cookie sheet for a few minutes before removing.
WORLD'S BEST COOKIE
Wonderfully crunchy cookie that makes a lot and keeps for a long time.
Provided by Barbara
Categories Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C).
- Cream together the butter or margarine and sugars.
- Stir in egg, oil, vanilla, baking soda and flour. Mix until well blended.
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients. Drop on cookie sheets. If desired, sprinkle with sugar before baking. Bake for 12 - 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 28.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 125.8 mg, Sugar 18.1 g
WORLD'S BEST COOKIES
This recipe was in a local paper many years ago. They may not be the world's best cookies but they are sure in the running. I have made them many many times and these cookies disappear very quickly. They are crisp & crunchy
Provided by Bergy
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 50m
Yield 100 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cream together the shortening and sugar.
- Add egg, canola and vanilla, beat well.
- Mix in oats, cornflakes, coconut and walnuts.
- Stir well.
- Blend together the flour, baking soda and salt.
- Add to creamed mixture and stir well.
- Refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Drop rounded teaspoons onto an ungreased cookie sheet about 2" apart.
- Press down with a fork, dipped in cold water.
- Smooth any cracks around the edge with your fingers.
- Bake at 325°F degrees for 12 minutes (You can half the recipe but why?).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.5, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 2.1, Sodium 40.8, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 0.8
Tips:
- Choose the right coconut: Fresh, unsweetened shredded coconut is the best choice for these cookies. Avoid using sweetened coconut, as it will make the cookies too sweet.
- Toast the coconut: Toasting the coconut before adding it to the batter will bring out its flavor and make it more fragrant.
- Use high-quality butter: The butter you use in these cookies will make a big difference in the flavor. Use unsalted butter so that you can control the amount of salt in the cookies.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, making the cookies light and airy.
- Add the eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
- Stir in the dry ingredients gradually: This will help to prevent the batter from becoming too thick.
- Chill the dough before baking: This will help to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set: Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
These Coconut Cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They are easy to make, delicious, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. With their simple ingredients and classic flavor, these cookies are a timeless classic that will be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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