Ingredients: 2 cups unsalted roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons unsweetened coconut 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon cardadom 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon lime zest pinch tumeric Directions: Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 250. Toss all ingredients […]
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Taste of the Tropics Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients: 8 oz (total) chopped macadamia nuts and semisweet chips* 3/4 cup light brown sugar 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut** 4 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 egg Directions: Preheat oven to […]
Chocolate Chip & Coconut Cupcakes
Ingredients:2 eggs, at room temperature1 1/2 cups flour3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup butter, at room temperature1/3 cup milk¼ cup semisweet mini chips¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes2 teaspoons baking powder1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla paste Directions: Preheat oven 350. Line or grease and flour 12 cupcake wells. In a large bowl cream together butter, sugar and vanilla. Add […]
Tinted Coconut Nests
Ingredients:3 egg whites, cold1 cup sweetened, shredded coconut1/2 teaspoon cream of tarterliquid food coloringcandy eggs (Robin Eggs, Cadbury Mini Eggs, jelly beans) Directions:Preheat oven to 375. Line or grease 1 cookie sheet. In a medium bowl, beat together the egg whites and cream of tarter until the stiff peak stage, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, place […]
Vanilla Coconut Macaroons
Ingredients: 3 egg whites 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes 1 tablespoon matzo meal 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Directions: Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients thoroughly. Form into small (heaping tablespoon sized) balls and place 1/2 inch apart on a lightly greased or parchment paper lined cookie sheet. They won’t spread so […]
Mango & Sticky Rice
Ingredients: 2 mangoes, sliced 2 cups sticky rice (also frequently labeled “glutenous rice” or “sweet rice”) 14 oz coconut milk 1/2 cup light brown sugar Directions: In a medium bowl, cover the rice in warm water. Allow to soak 1 hour. Rinse and drain. Place in a large pot with 2 1/2 cups water. Bring […]
Tropical Blondies
Ingredients: 2 cups light brown sugar1 1/4 cup flour2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips1/4 cup shredded coconut2 eggs, at room temperature6 tablespoons butter, melted2 teaspoons rum2 teaspoons baking powder3/4 teaspoon salt Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour or spray with cooking spray with flour one 8 inch square baking pan. In a large bowl, […]
Chocolate Coconut Brownies
Ingredients:1 1/2 cup flour1 cup applesauce1 cup dark brown sugar2/3 cup cocoa1/2 cup shredded coconut1/4 cup oil2 teaspoons vanilla1 teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons baking powder Directions:Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour or spray an 8×8 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, beat together applesauce, oil, sugar and vanilla. Stir in flour, baking soda, […]
Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Coconut Cookies
Ingredients:8 oz semisweet chocolate chips3 oz flaked coconut2 oz unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled1 egg, at room temperature1 1/3 cup flour1 1/4 cup butter, at room temperature3/4 cup sugar1/4 cup dark brown sugar1 1/2 tablespoon cocoa1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla1 teaspoon baking powderpinch salt Directions:Preheat oven to 325. Grease or spray 2 cookie sheets. In a […]
Mango Coconut Bread
Ingredients:3 eggs2 1/4 cup flour2 cups diced mango1/2 cup dark brown sugar3/4 cup oil3/4 cup flaked coconut2 inch knob fresh ginger, grated1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon nutmeg1 teaspoon allspicedash saltjuice and zest of 1/2 lime Directions:Preheat oven to 350. Grease and flour or spray with baking spray one loaf pan. In a […]