"COCONUT WASHBOARDS" BY FREDA
Many years ago these cookies were sold in a Country local general store, near where we lived. They were sold by the Pound, from a large wooden barrel. They were extra large, plain and semisoft, and Nostalgic as I recall. They are Coconut, which was a real treat in them days. I am sure many of you can recall these cookies, or even...
Provided by FREDA GABLE
Categories Cookies
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. preheat oven 375 adjust oven racks into 3rds.
- 2. Sift together 1st 4 ingredients, set aside.
- 3. Cream Butter, Beat in Vanilla ADD Brn Sgr. and beat well. ADD egg, & water, the mixture will appear curdled, that's ok.
- 4. On low speed, gradually blend dry ingredients. beat only til combined. stir in coconut.
- 5. cut a piece of wax paper to fit the cookie sheet. Use heaping teaspoon of the dough for each cookie. (remember these are large) place them close to each other on the wax paper, forming 24 mounds. Slide cookie sheet under wax paper, transfer to freezer or refer to chill until fir enough to handle. NOTE:(if in freezer watch carefully they should not be frozen solid)
- 6. tip: cut alluminum foil to fit cookie sheet. have some flour ready to flour hands, and a fork.
- 7. Flour your hands, pick up a mound, and roll it between your palms, into a sausage shape about 3" long. Place on foil, continue shapping remaining mounds of dough, placing 3" apart. (NO CLOSER)
- 8. flour your finger tips with one hand, and with finger tips flatten each sausage-shaped roll until they are 1/4" thick, 3 1/2" long by 2" wide.
- 9. Now to form the traditional ridges, that gibe these cookies their name: dip a fork into the flour & press the back of the tines, forming deep indentations. Since the cookies are so large it will be necessary to press the fork 4 times.once for each quarter of the cookie surface. the ridges should be parrallel, and go lengthwise with the cookie.
- 10. Slide cookie sheet under the foil. BAKE cookies 12 min. reversing the sheets top to bottom, and turning front to back, once, to insure even browning, now bake til golden brown all over. (DO NOT UNDERBAKE) if only using a single baking sheet at a tme, use the high rack.
- 11. Let cookies stand in pcookie sheet 3-5 min before removing with wide metal spatula transfer to cooling rack. . . . baking approx 20 min total time. Makes 24, X-LARGE COOKIES.
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sham babu
[email protected]These were a great way to use up some leftover coconut milk. They were easy to make and turned out delicious.
shyann arinel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these washboards. They were crispy and flavorful, and the coconut flavor was subtle.
Chacha Hafidi
[email protected]These washboards were a little too chewy for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try using a different type of flour next time.
John Westhoff
[email protected]I loved the combination of coconut and lime in this recipe. The washboards were light and refreshing, and they were the perfect summer snack.
nora sayed
[email protected]These were a fun and easy snack to make, and they were a big hit with my kids. I'll definitely be making them again.
Nilda Adris
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the washboards to crisp up. I think I may have cooked them at too low of a temperature.
LAWRENCE GULLY
[email protected]These washboards were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I would try using less sugar next time.
Liam Campbell
[email protected]I was a little skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The washboards were amazing. They were crispy, chewy, and full of coconut flavor. I will definitely be making these again.
Namukula Gertrude
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to use coconut milk, and this recipe was a great find. The washboards were a unique and tasty treat, and they were surprisingly easy to make.
sirjana pokharel
[email protected]These were a fun and easy snack to make. I used a pre-made coconut milk beverage, which made the process even simpler. The washboards were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, and the coconut flavor was delicious.
Bipana Niraula
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The coconut washboards turned out so crispy and flavorful. I served them with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil, and they were a hit with my family and friends.