Coconut Recipes

Name: Hetal Vasavada’s Tropical Cocktail Cookies
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: COCONUT SUGAR COOKIES:; 3-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut; 2 tablespoons coconut cream powder, optional; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; PINA COLADA ICING:; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons pineapple juice; 2-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder, optional; Yellow food coloring; Shredded coconut, for garnish; LIME ICING:; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2-1/2 teaspoons meringue powder, optional; Grated lime zest, for garnish; Green sanding sugar, optional

Enjoy a taste of tropical sweetness with these recipes with coconut. Easy desserts, chewy macaroons and even sweet and healthy coconut recipes.

Add Filter

Hetal Vasavada’s Tropical Cocktail Cookies

These tropical cocktail cookies are a fun twist on a classic sugar cookie. The dough is infused with shredded coconut and coconut cream powder, which adds texture and a rich natural coconut flavor. Coconut cream powder can be found at Asian grocery stores or on Amazon. It’s a great way to punch up the coconut flavor in baked goods! I like to divide the batch of cookies and make two easy glazes: one with pineapple juice for a sweet, fruity finish reminiscent of a pina colada, and the other with lime juice for a bright, tangy kick. Using juice in...