In the realm of culinary delights, coconut washboards stand out as a unique and delectable treat that has captivated taste buds for generations. These delightful morsels, also known as coconut macaroons or coconut snowballs, are characterized by their crispy exterior and soft, chewy interior, enveloped in a blanket of shredded coconut. With variations ranging from classic to chocolate-dipped and even gluten-free options, coconut washboards offer a symphony of flavors and textures that cater to diverse preferences. Embark on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this timeless classic, uncovering the perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and coconutty goodness.
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COCONUT WASHBOARDS
This simple yet satisfying coconut cookie recipe has been around for generations. Pressing a fork into the top gives the look of an old-fashioned washboard. -Tommie Sue Shaw, McAlester, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 9 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Gradually add water and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in coconut. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking, sheets; flatten with fingers into 2-1/2-in. x 1-in. rectangles. Press lengthwise with a floured fork. Bake at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
COCONUT WASHBOARDS
These have been around forever!
Provided by Rosina
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Coconut
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix flour with baking powder, spices and salt and set aside. Cream butter and gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add the egg and both extracts. Beat well. Add the flour mixture, blending well. Stir in the coconut.
- Divide dough into two equal parts. Pat each half into a rectangle measuring about 10 x 9 inches. Chill if necessary to facilitate handling.
- Cut each rectangle into four strips lengthwise, then cut each strip into ten pieces. Place each piece 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Use a floured fork to gently press ridges into the cookies.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden in a preheated 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) oven.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 57.1 mg, Sugar 7 g
"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.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest coconuts you can find, as they will produce the most flavorful coconut milk.
- Be careful when opening the coconuts, as the water inside can be very hot.
- If you don't have a cheesecloth, you can use a fine-mesh strainer lined with a paper towel.
- Be sure to wring out the coconut milk from the grated coconut as thoroughly as possible, as this will help to prevent the wasboards from becoming too greasy.
- If you don't have a steamer, you can also boil the coconut wasboards in a pot of water for about 15 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the coconut wasboards with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce or chili sauce.
Conclusion:
Coconut wasboards are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy coconut, give coconut wasboards a try!
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