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coconut blossoms

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
arty Jrgnsn
Kodiak, AK

Melt-in-your mouth butter cookies wrapped in fragrant coconut flakes. these cookies will be gone fast

(2 ratings)
yield serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For coconut blossoms

  • 1 1/4 c
    (plus 3 tablespoons) all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/4 c
    cornstarch
  • 2/3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 2/3 c
    butter
  • 2
    egg yolks
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract, divided
  • 3
    egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/2 c
    sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/4 c
    chocolate chips

How To Make coconut blossoms

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325°F; grease two cookies sheets. Combine flour, cornstarch, and powdered sugar. Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; add to flour mixture, stirring with fork until moistened. Knead dough in bowl to form a ball
  • 2
    In medium bowl, combine egg whites and remaining ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. In another bowl, combine remaining 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and coconut flakes; add to egg white mixture; mix well
  • 3
    Shape cookie dough into 2/3-inch balls; roll in coconut mixture. Place balls 1-inch apart on prepared cookie sheets. Press a chocolate chip into each cookie’s center. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until cookies are lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks and cool completely.

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