GINGERSNAP COCONUT CREAMS

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When Christmas is around the corner, we love gingerbread cookies and macaroons. I combine the two for a spiced gingersnap cookie with a coconut filling. -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/3 cup molasses
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and molasses. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and spices; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Drop dough by level teaspoonfuls 1 in. apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 6-8 minutes or just until edges begin to brown. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For filling, in a small bowl, mix butter, confectioners' sugar and extract until blended; stir in coconut. Spread on bottoms of half the cookies; cover with remaining cookies.

Nutrition Facts :

Liaqat Basharat
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Overall, I really enjoyed these cookies. They're a great holiday treat.


UMAIR Baloch
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These cookies are a little dry. I think I'll try adding some extra coconut milk next time.


Adrian jr
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I used sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter. They turned out great!


Malik Bilal Awan
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth it.


Cherrie Mandy
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I had some trouble finding gingersnap cookies, but I used graham crackers instead and they turned out great.


Omar Magala
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These cookies are a little too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Jason Alorro
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I loved these cookies. The gingersnaps balance out the coconut flavor perfectly.


Moon Tower
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Emily Shaw
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I love that these cookies are no-bake. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Naruto Uzanaki
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These are the perfect holiday treat. They're festive and delicious.


md Sumon Ail
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I made these for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Banana 97
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These are so good! I love the combination of gingersnaps and coconut. They're the perfect bite-sized treat.


Shahzad Mehmood
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I've made these gingersnap coconut creams several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet, chewy, and coconutty.


Faheem Jan
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These gingersnap coconut creams were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.