I just love coconut!
toasted, regular even unsweetened…. I love it all.
I remember years ago seeing coconut shrimp on a menu and well…
The menu got closed immediately, I knew just what I HAD to order and it didi’t disappoint in the least. Crunchy toasted coconut covering the shrimp and a slightly spicy dipping sauce. Well I was in LOVE, it became a favorite for a while and you know what I think I need to make some real soon. Maybe even coconut chicken, yes coconut chicken….I think I’ll make that this week.
Since I love coconut and well I love cookies….doesn’t everyone love cookies!
I made coconut cut out cookies with coconut icing and yep you guessed it coconut on top. Yeah these are GOOD!
I loved how white-white they turned out, so pretty like snow.
I use Americolor White Food Coloring to be sure the icing is super white. You can find it at cake decorating stores, online supply stores or amazon.
I buy the large bottle as I tend to like everything bright white!
- 1 cup salted butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon coconut emulsion
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup coconut divided
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 2 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon coconut emulsion
- 2 drops white Americolor Coloring
- Cream butter with sugar.
- Beat in egg and flavorings.
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Dice ¾ cup sweetened coconut and mix into dough.
- Mix until the dough pulls away from bowl.
- Roll out on floured surface or between wax paper.
- Cut with cookie cutter.
- Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes.
- Cool cookies completely before icing
- Mix powdered sugar, corn syrup, water and coconut emulsion and coloring until smooth.
- Chop ¼ cup coconut.
- Pipe icing on cookies and apply chopped coconut on top before icing dries.
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Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
I love these Diane! I am also addicted to coconut, although I’m a new convert. You’re a cookie genius!
Leslie says
I am in love with these Diane! I love anything coconut!!!
Cookbook Queen says
I love coconut too!! These are adorable 🙂
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
love these! Cute! I see a cut out cookbook in your future
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says
Just love coconut! These look delicious!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
I’m crazy for coconut and well cookies too. 😉
Paula says
Coconut and coconut emulsion…these have be delicious and they sure are pretty.
Melissa {Simply Sweets by Honeybee} says
For the love of coconut you’re killing me. I love anything coconut. I hope I can try these soon.
Diane says
oh that is so funny!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
These are so pretty, Diane!
val says
Coconut is my biggest weakness in life. Your cookies are always so gorgeous.
Diane says
Thanks! You’re so sweet, and I love coconut too 🙂
Wendy says
Sugar cookies are wonderful but flavor specific sugar cookies are even better! I am really intrigued. What is coconut emulsion? I think my pantry has every can and bottle of coconut flavoring, milk, and cream you can imagine but I have never heard of coconut emulsion. 🙂
Diane says
It’s super-yummy. Here is what I use https://www.lorannoils.com/p-9036-coconut-bakery-emulsion.aspx
Sue {munchkin munchies} says
I first had coconut shrimp in Hawaii….oh, so good! Your cookies sound so delicious, Diane, and they are pretty to boot!
Kelly says
Hi! I know this is a super old post but how many cookies does this make??? I want to include this in a cookie swap i am attending!
Diane says
It will depend on the cookie cutter size you use. For these hearts, about 48. I try to keep an accurate count on cookie amounts, but sadly when my kids enter the kitchen some go missing! I monitor all comments no matter how new or old the posts so feel free to ask any question on any recipe.
Kelly says
thank you! that will be more than enough, I’m so excited to make these!!