COCONUT JAYS

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This is a Christmas favorite of ours.

Provided by June Kelly

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Coconut

Time 2h25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 cups flaked coconut
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted
1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, drained

Steps:

  • Melt butter in saucepan. Remove from heat. Add sugar and coconut. Mix well. Shape into balls.
  • Make indent in center of each and place on cookie sheet. Place half a maraschino cherry in indent. Fill with melted chocolate. Chill until firm. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 10.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 54.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

Sajan Ali khaskheli
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. I had some cooked rice in the fridge and I decided to try this recipe. The shrimp and vegetables were cooked perfectly and the coconut milk sauce was delicious. I served this dish with rice and it w


Andrea Vidmar Bilali
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also delicious. I would definitely make this dish


David Adair
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This recipe is a great way to get kids to eat shrimp. My kids loved the crispy coconut breading and the sweet and sour dipping sauce. I served this dish with rice and vegetables and they ate everything on their plates.


ganesh shrestha
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I used gluten-free flour in the breading and they worked perfectly. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also delicious. I se


Ramiz Jameel
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook shrimp and this recipe was a great find. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also delicious. I served this dish with rice and vegetables and


Asad Asad Shahzad
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I had some cooked shrimp in the fridge and I decided to try this recipe. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also delicious. I


mohammed salih mohammed salih
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also delicious. I would definitely make this dish again.


Mahmudul Yousuf
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I used panko breadcrumbs instead of coconut flakes and they worked perfectly. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also delic


Gavs Griffiths
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The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. However, the dipping sauce was a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more spices to the sauce.


Gloria Brown
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less cayenne pepper in the breading.


shamim ahmad
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the coconut breading was delicious. I would recommend cooking the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.


Mercy Frank
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This recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the breading.


Sajjad Fiaz
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also delicious. I would definitely make this dish


Israa Ibrahim
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great! I used jumbo shrimp and they were cooked perfectly in just a few minutes. The coconut breading was crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was delicious. I served this dish with rice


Antor Ghose
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I've made this coconut shrimp recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the coconut breading is crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce is also a nice touch.


Rubi Espinosa
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This coconut shrimp dish was a huge hit at my party! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut breading was crispy and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!