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Macaroons

Macaroons

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites and salt together in a small glass, metal, or ceramic bowl using an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Add sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating at high speed until stiff peaks form; continue to beat until glossy. Fold coconut into egg white mixture.
  3. 3 Drop teaspoonfuls of egg white-coconut mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until edges are light golden, about 12 minutes.

By JOLLYGREEN23

Easy New Zealand Squares

Easy New Zealand Squares

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch square pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, combine flour, 1 cup coconut, dates, sugar and baking powder. In a saucepan, melt butter, golden syrup and vanilla. Pour over mixture in bowl. Mix until crumbly, then press into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Sprinkle top with 1/8 cup coconut.

By Billie Jo Wiley-Garner

Crunchies

Crunchies

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil butter or margarine and syrup together. Add soda. You should end up with a frothy mixture after soda is added. Stir in coconut, flour, sugar, and oats, and stir well. Press mixture lightly into a large baking tray.
  2. 2 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Cool, and cut into bars.

By Kerry-Lee

Anzac Biscuits

Anzac Biscuits

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two baking sheets.
  2. 2 Combine oats, coconut, flour, and sugar in a large bowl. Dissolve baking powder in water in a bowl; stir in butter and golden syrup. Stir butter mixture into oat mixture until dough is well combined.
  3. 3 Drop level tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Flatten dough with a fork lightly coated with flour.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.

By Toni Huls

Anzac Biscuits (Australian Coconut-Oat Cookies)

Anzac Biscuits (Australian Coconut-Oat Cookies)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Mix together oats, sugar, flour, and coconut in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Melt together butter and golden syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Combine boiling water and baking soda in a small bowl, then add to melted butter mixture. Pour over oat mixture; mix until well combined. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Sharon McAllister

A Drama Queen's Pavlova

A Drama Queen's Pavlova

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
50 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). You will be turning the temperature down to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) when you put this in to bake. Line a 9 or 10 inch round glass dish with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine the egg whites and salt in a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer, or stand mixer using a whisk attachment until able to form soft peaks. Sprinkle in the sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Stir in the vanilla and vinegar, and fold in coconut if using. Spread evenly into the prepared glass dish, making sure to spread out to all of the edges.
  3. 3 Place the Pavlova into the oven, and immediately reduce the temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top is crisp and a pale straw color. Leave in the oven, and turn off the heat. Let it stay in the oven until the oven has cooled completely.
  4. 4 Once the Pavlova is cooled, top generously with sweetened whipped cream. Arrange the strawberries, kiwis, peaches and blueberries in beautiful concentric circles on top.

By Adrienne Belaire

Apricot Anzac Biscuits

Apricot Anzac Biscuits

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
16 min
Total
31 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 1 baking sheet.
  2. 2 Combine 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons margarine and golden syrup in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until margarine is melted, 30 seconds to 1 minute.
  3. 3 Mix boiling water and baking soda in a small bowl until baking soda is dissolved. Stir into margarine mixture.
  4. 4 Mix oats, all-purpose flour, sugar, coconut, and apricots together in a large bowl. Add water and margarine mixture; mix until dough is combined.
  5. 5 Form dough into small balls and place on prepared baking sheet; flatten slightly.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.

By theswiftenator

Lamingtons

Lamingtons

4.2

Prep
40 min
Cook
30 min
Total
585 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12-inch pan.
  2. 2 Make the cake: Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together into a bowl.
  3. 3 Beat sugar and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light, fluffy, and noticeably lighter in color. Mix in one egg until fully incorporated; mix in remaining egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture in two batches, alternating with milk, beating until just incorporated after each addition. Pour into the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Remove from the oven and let stand in the pan for 5 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Wrap cooled cake with plastic wrap. Place onto your counter at room temperature to let firm up, 8 hours to overnight.
  6. 6 When ready to finish the lamingtons, make the icing: Place confectioners' sugar and cocoa into a mixing bowl. Mix in warm milk and melted butter until icing is fluid but not too runny.
  7. 7 Unwrap the cake and cut into 24 squares. Cover a work surface with parchment or waxed paper, then set a wire rack over top. Pour coconut into a shallow bowl.
  8. 8 Using a fork, dip each cake square into icing, turn until all sides are coated, then roll in coconut. Place onto the rack to dry.

By bme

Best Apple Crumble

Best Apple Crumble

4.2

Prep
30 min
Cook
75 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place apples in a large pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes, or until soft. Drain, and cool. Place in a large bowl, and toss with 2 tablespoons sugar to evenly coat.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, whip together the 1/2 cup butter and 2 tablespoons sugar until fluffy. Mix in the egg. In a separate bowl, mix 2 cups flour, baking powder, and custard powder. Mix dry ingredients into the bowl with butter and sugar. Press crust into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch springform pan.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Drain apples and place into the crust. Cut together 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup butter, 1 1/4 cups flour, and cinnamon. Mix in coconut and oats. Sprinkle over the apples.
  5. 5 Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove sides from pan and allow crumble to cool before serving.

By Allrecipes Member

Coconut Crust

Coconut Crust

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix coconut and butter together in a bowl until well combined. Press mixture into an 8- or 9-inch pie plate.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 15 minutes.

By Carol

Coconut Macaroons II

Coconut Macaroons II

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  2. 2 In large mixing bowl, combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk and extracts; mix well.
  3. 3 Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto aluminum foil-lined and generously greased baking sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges. Immediately remove from baking sheets. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

By ROBIN JOYE

Simple Coconut Macaroons

Simple Coconut Macaroons

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Mix coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla in a medium bowl until well combined. Drop batter by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove cookies from baking sheets using a moistened spatula and cool on wire racks until firm, about 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

By Gayle Marie Larson

Fresh Pineapple Dessert

Fresh Pineapple Dessert

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source.
  2. 2 Slice the top and bottom off the pineapple. Cut into quarters and remove the core from each piece. Lay each section skin side down and, using a sharp knife, separate the fruit along the skin, allowing the fruit to rest on the skin for presentation. Cut the fruit into slices for easy eating. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle each section with 2 tablespoons each of brown sugar and coconut.
  3. 3 Broil until the coconut is toasted, about 5 minutes.

By LEWIKE01

Brownie Mix in a Jar III

Brownie Mix in a Jar III

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together flour, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
  2. 2 Layer ingredients in order given in a 1 quart sized wide mouth canning jar. Add flour mixture last. Press each layer firmly in place.
  3. 3 Attach this message to jar: Butterscotch Brownies 1. Empty jar of brownie mix into large mixing bowl. Use your hands to thoroughly blend mix. 2. Add: 3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened at room temperature. DO NOT USE DIET MARGARINE. Mix in 2 eggs, slightly beaten and 2 teaspoons vanilla. 3. Mix until completely blended. 4. Spread batter into a sprayed 9 x 13 inch metal pan. 5. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes in baking pan. Cut brownies into 1 1/2 inch squares. Cool completely in pan. Makes 2 dozen brownies.

By Lisa

Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

Toasted Coconut Ice Cream

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 3 cups flaked coconut onto a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Bake coconut in the preheated oven, turning once, until toasted, 6 to 10 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. 3 Beat sugar and eggs together in a bowl until light and frothy; add cream of coconut and beat well. Add half-and-half and vanilla extract into egg mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir toasted coconut and flaked coconut into half-and-half mixture.
  4. 4 Pour coconut mixture into the bowl of an ice-cream maker. Pour milk into coconut mixture to fill machine to the fill-line, if necessary. Freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

By billie caren

Coconut Candies

Coconut Candies

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together milk and sugar until smooth. Heat, without stirring, to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir in coconut and vanilla. Let cool slightly.
  2. 2 Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto waxed paper lined sheets and let cool completely.

By Sara

Shuku Shuku

Shuku Shuku

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut, sugar and egg yolks to form a stiff dough. Squeeze into 1 inch balls, and roll each ball in flour to coat. Place on a baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
  3. 3 Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.

By Forgemaster

Beijinho de Coco (Coconut Little Kiss)

Beijinho de Coco (Coconut Little Kiss)

4.1

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
170 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring milk and butter to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Continue to cook, stirring often, until the milk has reduced to half and thickened, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in the 1/4 cup coconut, and allow to cool a bit before pouring into a buttered bowl. Chill in the refrigerator until cold, about 2 hours.
  2. 2 With buttered or oiled hands, form milk mixture into tablespoon-sized balls, and roll in coconut flakes. Stick a clove into each beijinho as decoration.

By BR Cook

Dairy-Free Coconut Ice Cream

Dairy-Free Coconut Ice Cream

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
70 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir shredded coconut in a small skillet over medium-low heat until lightly browned and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine coconut milk, sugar, and toasted coconut in the top of a double boiler over simmering water; simmer until slightly reduced, about 1 hour. Strain coconut milk mixture through a sieve. Discard solids; pour liquid back into top of double boiler over simmering water.
  3. 3 Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water; set aside.
  4. 4 Whisk egg yolks into coconut milk mixture until thickened. Place top of double boiler in ice water until coconut milk mixture is cooled to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Pour coconut milk mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer's instructions.

By John Wironen

Irish Potatoes

Irish Potatoes

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place coconut into a bowl. Sprinkle sugar on top, then add cream and mix gently. Roll dough into balls using approximately 1/2 tablespoon for each.
  2. 2 Place cinnamon into a plastic bag, add a few balls, and shake until coated. Repeat with remaining cookies.

By MBMCD

Honey Coconut Bananas

Honey Coconut Bananas

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut the ends off the banana, slice it lengthwise, and lay it skin-side down on a piece of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Score banana crosswise 1/4 inch deep, every 1 inch apart. Coat banana with honey and sprinkle with coconut.
  3. 3 Set a countertop convection oven to "turbo" setting. Cook until coconut starts to brown, about 5 minutes. Garnish with whipped cream.

By Marcia

Coconut Macaroons IV

Coconut Macaroons IV

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
18 min
Total
33 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 In a large glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to stiff peaks. Stir in white sugar. Fold in coconut and cornflakes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until coconut is golden.

By Kathie

Coconut Cookies

Coconut Cookies

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Stir together coconut, almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt in a bowl until well blended.
  3. 3 Drop cookie dough in tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheets. Cover and refrigerate or freeze until use.
  4. 4 If baking cookies, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  5. 5 Transfer cookies to 2 ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until browned, 5 to 10 minutes.

By IK

Young Coconut Jelly

Young Coconut Jelly

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Break coconut shells with a hammer or the back of a heavy cleaver. Add coconut water to a saucepan. Pry flesh from shell with a heavy-duty knife. Peel and discard skin with a vegetable peeler. Cut coconut flesh into thin slices.
  2. 2 Add sugar and pandan leaf to the saucepan; heat over medium heat. Add agar-agar powder; stir until dissolved. Stir in sliced coconut flesh.
  3. 3 Discard pandan leaf. Pour jelly mixture into individual cups or ramekins. Cool to room temperature, 15 to 20 minutes. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes. Serve chilled.

By love2cook malaysia

Haupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding)

Haupia (Hawaiian Coconut Pudding)

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
325 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir coconut into boiling water in a large bowl. Let sit for 15 minutes, then strain through cheesecloth, squeezing out all of the liquid to yield 3 cups.
  2. 2 Stir together the cornstarch, sugar, nutmeg, and salt. Bring the coconut milk to a simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the sugar mixture, and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. When very thick, remove from heat ,and stir in vanilla. Pour into an 8x8-inch pan, and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until set.

By ANNIE HIGHTOWER

Amazing Gluten-Free Layer Bars

Amazing Gluten-Free Layer Bars

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C ). Generously grease one 13x9-inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Spread 2/3 of the flaked coconut evenly on the bottom of the baking pan. Sprinkle the butterscotch morsels, chocolate chips, and peanuts evenly over the coconut layer. Pour condensed milk evenly over the whole pan. Top with sliced almonds and remaining coconut.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into squares.

By Kate

Portuguese Coconut Cakes (Bolos de Coco)

Portuguese Coconut Cakes (Bolos de Coco)

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 3 muffin cups with paper liners.
  2. 2 Mix coconut, sugar, eggs, and lemon zest together in a large bowl. Scoop coconut mixture into lined muffin cups.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until firm and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

By drodrigues101

Vanilla Wafer Cake IV

Vanilla Wafer Cake IV

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch fluted tube pan such as a Bundt®. Mix together the coconut and ground pecans; set aside.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the crushed wafers alternately with the milk. Mix in the coconut and ground pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

By JOYCEBOLD