How To Toast Coconut Or Nuts Recipes

HOW TO TOAST COCONUT

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325ºF. Place shredded or flaked coconut evenly on a large baking sheet that has been lined with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Put the baking sheet on the middle rack and bake for 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, open the oven and gently stir the coconut with a spatula. Bake until the coconut is golden brown, about 3-4 more minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Note: Make sure you keep an eye on the toasted coconut. Once it starts to toast, it toasts quickly!

HOW TO TOAST COCONUT OR NUTS

Steps:

• 1. Place coconut or nuts in a single layer in an ungreased shallow pan.
• 2. Bake in 350F oven for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring or shaking often, until desired doneness.
• 3. Watch closely. Coconut and nuts can burn quickly if not watched.
• 4. Note: It took about 7 minutes for coconut in my gas oven.

TOASTED COCONUT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in oats, coconut and nuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 2-3 minutes before removing to a wire rack.