Best 20 Coconut Cookies Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our delectable coconut cookies, a symphony of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. These cookies embody the essence of coconut, showcasing its versatility and charm. From classic Coconut Macaroons that melt in your mouth to irresistible Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies that offer a delightful blend of textures, our collection caters to every palate. Embark on a culinary journey with these coconut-inspired treats, perfect for any occasion.

Classic Coconut Macaroons: Experience the timeless charm of these chewy and airy macaroons, crafted with whipped egg whites, sugar, and shredded coconut. Their delicate texture and subtle sweetness make them a delightful accompaniment to afternoon tea or as a light dessert.

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies: Prepare to be captivated by these soft and chewy cookies, studded with rich chocolate chips and boasting a pronounced coconut flavor. The combination of coconut and chocolate creates a harmonious balance that will leave you craving more.

Coconut Thumbprint Cookies: Discover the delightful simplicity of these cookies, featuring a tender shortbread base filled with a sweet and tangy raspberry jam. The coconut topping adds a delightful crunch and a touch of tropical flair.

Coconut Oatmeal Cookies: Embrace the wholesome goodness of these hearty cookies, combining oats, coconut, and raisins. Their chewy texture and nutty flavor make them a perfect grab-and-go snack or a satisfying treat to enjoy with a glass of milk.

Coconut-Crusted Coconut Cookies: Experience the ultimate coconut indulgence with these cookies, featuring a tender coconut cookie base coated in a generous layer of toasted coconut. The result is a textural masterpiece that will leave you in awe.

All our coconut cookie recipes are easy to follow, requiring simple ingredients and straightforward instructions. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find joy in creating these coconut delights. So, preheat your oven and let's embark on a delicious adventure together!

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE COCONUT COOKIES



No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Cookies image

These are super yummy and super easy! The combination of the chocolate, coconut, and oats is wonderful. No baking required! These also freeze well.

Provided by Tammy Oberlin

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
2 cups white sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ cup milk
½ cup margarine

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
  • Mix oats and coconut in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and margarine together in a saucepan over medium heat until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour over the oats and coconut and quickly mix to coat. Drop by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheet; let cookies cool and harden. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg, Fat 5.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 55.7 mg, Sugar 18.2 g

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

COCONUT-PECAN COOKIES



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This is a buttery coconut-pecan cookie. The crunch comes from the pecans and coconut, but the cookie itself is chewy. I do not add salt to this recipe, as I think with salted butter enough salt is present.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup coconut flakes
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup butter, softened
⅔ cup lightly packed brown sugar
⅔ cup white sugar
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Toast coconut flakes and pecans in batches until lightly browned and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Beat to combine.
  • Combine flour and baking soda in a bowl. Add to butter mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in toasted pecans and coconut.
  • Place scoops of dough on the prepared baking sheet using a 1 1/2-tablespoon spring-hinged scoop.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes. Carefully remove from baking sheet and transfer to a cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 75.1 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

CHEWY CRISPY COCONUT COOKIES



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Crispy, chewy, coconut, oatmeal, cornflake cookies. Wow are these good!

Provided by Melissa J

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup crushed cornflakes cereal
1 cup rolled oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder; stir into the creamed mixture. Add the oatmeal, crushed cereal and coconut and mix until combined.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cookies should be light brown at the edges and on the bottom. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 130.4 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

COCONUT AND OATMEAL DROP COOKIES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 48 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (2 sticks) butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cups all-purpose flour
2-1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 2 large cookie sheets. Cream butter and sugars in mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, beat together. Add vanilla, baking powder and baking soda. Then add the flour. Mix until well combined. Stir in coconut and nuts. Mix in oatmeal.
  • Drop on greased cookie sheets by the tsp., spacing about 1/2 inch apart. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, just until the edges begin to brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

GRANDMA KRAUSE'S COCONUT COOKIES



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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

1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

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.

CRISPY COCONUT COOKIES



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This recipe was passed along to me a number years ago when I made mention I was looking for new recipes to add to my collection for Christmas baking. This excellent crispy cookie is not only great at Christmas, it's one of those simple delights great to serve for any occasion ... one of those 'looks simple but you can't just eat one' kind of cookie. I suspect the cream of tartar makes for a crispy light cookie. NOTE: any fine coconut can be used when making these cookies, do not substitute with medium or coarse coconut, they just do not work for these cookies. Fine coconut is readily available in the baking section of most stores.

Provided by Gerry

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 36 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup shortening (part butter)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon almond extract or 1 teaspoon coconut extract
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup desiccated coconut (Do not use flaked. As NOTED in the preamble you may use the fine coconut readily found in the baking)

Steps:

  • Cream shortening with sugar.
  • Add beaten egg and extract.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cream of tartar and add gradually to creamed mixture.
  • Add the fine dessicated coconut and mix throughly.
  • Roll into small balls, put on a greased cookie sheet, press down with a fork.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 325, cookie should be nicely colored.
  • A reminder that ovens vary, so do watch your cookies!
  • Yield will depend on the size cookie you make, so mine is a general yield for amount of flour used.

GRANDMOTHER'S OATMEAL COCONUT COOKIES



Grandmother's Oatmeal Coconut Cookies image

My grandmother used to always have these cookies when we went to visit. They are the best oatmeal cookie you'll ever eat.

Provided by JULES2JEWELS

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 50

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 cup oats
1 cup crispy rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies®)
1 cup flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1 egg one at a time, allowing the first to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next with the vanilla.
  • Stir flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together in a bowl. Beat into the butter mixture until just incorporated into a dough. Fold oats, crispy rice cereal, and coconut into the dough; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  • Drop cookie dough by teaspoonful onto baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until browned, 8 to 9 minutes. Cool cookies slightly on baking sheets before moving to cooling racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.4 calories, Carbohydrate 16.7 g, Cholesterol 13.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 85.9 mg, Sugar 11.1 g

CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES WITH COCONUT



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When our family gathered at my aunt's summer home on Mackinac Island a few years back, she pulled out her tried-and-true recipe and made these wholesome cookies. I think of her and that memorable vacation every time I make these for my own family.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oats
2 cups cornflakes
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup salted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in remaining ingredients. , Drop by level tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 189mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHOCOLATE COCONUT COOKIES



Chocolate Coconut Cookies image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 large egg
3/4 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Cover 2 sheet trays with parchment paper.
  • Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl.
  • Add the butter and sugars to a large bowl and beat with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add the vanilla and egg and beat until incorporated. Add the flour mixture in increments, beating until well combined. Briefly beat in the coconut flakes, chocolate chips and pecans until mixed together. Using your hands, roll the dough into walnut-size balls and drop 8 on a sheet tray, leaving 2 1/2 inches of space between them. Flatten them slightly. Bake 13 minutes. Let cool on the sheet tray 5 minutes.

ALMOND CHOCOLATE COCONUT COOKIES II



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These cookies are easy to make and delicious.

Provided by BRENDASTEVENS

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Almond Dessert Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups brown sugar
4 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
5 cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 cups flaked coconut
2 cups chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips, coconut and almonds. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 27.8 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 138.2 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

COCONUT OATMEAL COOKIES I



Coconut Oatmeal Cookies I image

I know this recipe sounds different but it was a favorite growing up. They were always one of this first kinds gone when we went to visit grandma.

Provided by Darlene

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup flaked coconut
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups rolled oats

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium mixing bowl cream shortening, butter, and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla until blended. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, withholding the coconut until all other dry ingredients are blended. Add coconut.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients until moist. Drop on greased cookie sheet about 1-2 inches apart. Bake for 10 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven immedietly- if overcooked cookies get HARD.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 117.8 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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Here is a delicious twist on traditional chocolate chip cookies. They're great for coconut lovers, textured by the coconut and flavored by the extract...a compatible combination that results in a crispy, chewy cookie. My whole family agrees this recipe is a winner. -Laura Bankard, Manchester, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 1-1/4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg and coconut extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and coconut. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431 calories, Fat 23g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PECAN COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Pecan Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies image

These cookies have a great coconut flavor. You can use all butter, if you prefer.

Provided by Bake4fun

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter-flavored shortening
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
¾ cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon coconut extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¾ cup white chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Beat shortening, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar in another bowl until smooth. Beat eggs into butter mixture one at a time, adding coconut extract and vanilla extract with the last egg. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture and fold in coconut, pecans, semisweet chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips.
  • Scoop up dough by spoonfuls and roll into 1-inch balls. Place balls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten dough balls slightly.
  • Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 103.5 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

SOFT OATMEAL COCONUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



Soft Oatmeal Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies image

These cookies are soft and chewy and didn't last a day after making them! Once I thought I HATED coconut, but these made me realize I just didn't like overly sweet coconut. These are fabulous! Made with whole wheat flour and oatmeal, it's a better alternative to the traditional cookie.

Provided by jlynn79

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 45

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups brown sugar
1 cup solid vegetable oil-butter spread (such as Smart Balance® sticks), softened
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup chopped unsalted almonds
1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Beat brown sugar, vegetable oil butter spread, and egg with an electric mixer in a bowl until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract, baking soda, and salt. Add coconut, flour, and oats; stir until just moistened. Fold in chocolate chips, almonds, and yogurt.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 9 to 11 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 4.5 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 97.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g

HAWAIIAN COCONUT SHORTBREAD COOKIES



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This is a recipe from an old Sunset Desserts Cookbook, likely from the 1970's, that was lost during a move. I searched high and low on the internet for this exact recipe, as I remembered it, to no avail. I finally found a copy of the recipe I had handwritten and placed in my mother's very old cookbook many years ago. Eureka! I wanted to post it here, so that I wouldn't lose it, and to share so others could enjoy them as well. I used to make these occasionally as a special treat for our family and for holidays and events. Rich and buttery with that wonderful coconut taste with a powdered sugar coating similar to wedding cookies. These are pretty simple to make and are "jr. chef assistant" friendly, especially for little hands to coat them in powdered sugar. Probably one of the best things about these cookies is that they are so great for a "make-ahead" cookie, as the dough is refrigerated and sliced, so you can break up the prep time into different days. Also, the baked cookies improve in flavor as they mature, so another "do-ahead" advantage. They are ideal for "care packages" to mail, if cushioned and packed securely, as they don't go stale. I hope you enjoy these as much as our family and guests have :)

Provided by Ismy Echo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 cookies, 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter, softened (8 ounces)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour (measured after sifting)
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup powdered sugar, Sifted (or more as needed, for coating after baking)

Steps:

  • Cream the butter until smooth. Add granulated sugar and vanilla, creaming again until smooth and slightly fluffy.
  • Sift flour and then measure the 2 cups of flour. Add salt to flour and sift again.
  • Gradually add to the creamed butter mixture until you have added all the flour and mixture is smooth. Mix the coconut into the cookie dough.
  • Shape into a one and half (1.5) inch diameter roll and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until it the dough is firm, about 2-4 hours, or for several days until ready to use. May be frozen for later baking.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut 1/4 inch slices from the cookie dough roll and place on a very lightly greased cookie sheet, about 1 inch apart.
  • Bake at 300 degrees for about 20 minutes, until a light golden brown at edges, but not browned entirely across the top.
  • Cool cookies on sheet just until they are set, easy to remove and have cooled slightly, usually about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove cookies with a spatula and place on the 1 cup of powdered sugar that you have sifted onto a piece of wax paper or similar surface. Cover cookies with powdered sugar on all sides by sifting more sugar over them or "rolling" them in the sugar. After they have cooled and the powdered sugar has "set", you can coat them with more powdered sugar if you would like. Cool completely and then store in an airtight container, for however long you can keep them from being eaten!
  • Try these the first time following the recipe as given. The next time, you can play around with adding other ingredients to tweak these to your exact tastes. Some ideas, toasting some of the coconut before adding to the dough, adding finely chopped macadamia nuts, ginger, cardamom or any citrus zest. Key lime zest and macadamias is a great combo, truly a cookie that takes you to tropical islands without the frequent flier miles :).

CRUSHED PINEAPPLE AND COCONUT COOKIES



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This crushed pineapple and coconut cookie is similar to one sold in a regional grocery store in the Southeast. There are several similar recipes out there, and this is the best combination of them!

Provided by Kassidee Kennedy Cuffey

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 13

¾ cup chopped pecans
½ cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 ¼ cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup crushed pineapple, well drained
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Spread pecans and coconut onto a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the preheated oven until coconut is very light golden brown and pecans become fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 10 minutes. Leave the oven on.
  • Pulse oats in a blender or food processor until slightly ground.
  • Mix brown sugar, white sugar, and butter together in a bowl. Add pineapple, egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  • Mix oats, flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl; mix into the wet ingredients. Stir in toasted coconut and pecans. Drop by spoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Carbohydrate 17.8 g, Cholesterol 14.3 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 63.7 mg, Sugar 11.7 g

TOASTED COCONUT COOKIES



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These cookies have coconuts, walnuts and oats to make them a satisfying snack no matter what time of day. They're a hit with everyone who tries them.-Cindy Colley, Othello, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, toasted
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in oats, coconut and nuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2-3 minutes before removing to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

AUNT MYRTLE'S COCONUT OAT COOKIES



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These oatmeal coconut cookies are the stuff of happy memories. They have such a rich flavor and texture. Store them in your best cookie jar. -Catherine Cassidy, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup old-fashioned or quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in coconut, oats and walnuts., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until light brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts :

CHEWY EVIL OATMEAL RAISIN COCONUT COOKIES



Chewy Evil Oatmeal Raisin Coconut Cookies image

I adapted this recipe from several different ones, to come up with the perfect oatmeal rasin cookie. The coconut helps keep the cookies chewy and adds nice flavor.

Provided by Chef Itchy Monkey

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 31m

Yield 5-6 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup coconut flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl cream together butter, shortening, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until fluffy.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Gradually beat into butter mixture. Stir in oats, raisins and coconut.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls onto parchment-covered baking sheets.
  • Bake about 11-13 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • Store in airtight container to keep the cookies soft and chewy.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use unsweetened shredded coconut. Sweetened coconut will make the cookies too sweet.
  • Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are golden brown around the edges. They should be slightly soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them.

Conclusion:

These coconut cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are soft and chewy with a sweet coconut flavor. These cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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