JEWELED COCONUT DROPS

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Wow! Just made these today for the holidays!! They look and taste awesome! So pretty and just right for the holidays. They are from Taste of Home cooking. A runner-up in the cookie contest of dec/jan 04! (chilling time is included in prep time).

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 55m

Yield 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 3/4 cups flaked coconut, divided
1 cup seedless raspberry preserves, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar.
  • Beat in egg yolk, orange juice and almond extract.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in 3 cups of coconut.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
  • Shape dough into 2-in. balls; roll in remaining coconut.
  • Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  • Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
  • Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Fill each cookie with preserves.

Nita Montiel
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These coconut drops are the best! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Myrakel Mason
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These coconut drops are so addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.


MARO
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these drops are amazing! They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Rashad Ghanem
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These coconut drops are the perfect make-ahead snack. I always have a batch in my freezer so I can grab one whenever I need a quick and easy treat.


Waseem Shezaad
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I love the versatility of these coconut drops. I've used them as a topping for cakes and cupcakes, and I've even added them to my trail mix.


Tamara Bain
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These coconut drops are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty. They're made with wholesome ingredients and they're not too sweet.


Hamo Dan
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I've been making these coconut drops for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Serena Smith
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These coconut drops are the perfect gift for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves them.


Malok Moustfaa
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I love making these coconut drops for my family and friends. They're always a hit and they're so easy to make.


Backy gold Bacby gold
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These coconut drops are the perfect treat for a hot summer day. They're light and refreshing, and they always hit the spot.


Laura Welder
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I've never made coconut drops before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm so glad I tried it because they turned out amazing!


Quadri Yusuf
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These coconut drops are a great way to use up leftover coconut. I always have a bag of shredded coconut in my freezer and these are a great way to use it up.


kyra
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I love the combination of coconut and chocolate in these drops. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Sagor sharma Adhi
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These coconut drops are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I always make them for potlucks and parties.


Prantik Acharjee
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I made these coconut drops for my kids and they loved them! They're a great way to get kids to eat more coconut.


Jusna Khan
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These coconut drops are the perfect sweet treat. They're not too sweet and they have a great texture.


M Sufyan
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I was a bit skeptical about making these coconut drops because I'm not a big fan of coconut. But I was pleasantly surprised! They were so good that I ate the whole batch myself.


Baba Usman
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These coconut drops are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them. They're the perfect snack or dessert.


Chioma Onuorah
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I've made these coconut drops several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy.


Fine Boyw
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These coconut drops were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.