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Coconut Peaks

By: Patricia Shinn  
"I found this gem on a slip of paper in a cookbook I got at a yard sale. The candies get great flavor from browned butter. I've received many requests for this recipe over the years."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 18 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter (no substitutes)
  • 3 cups flaked coconut
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half cream
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons shortening

Directions

  1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper; set aside. In a saucepan, cook butter over medium-low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the coconut, sugar and cream. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate until easy to handle, about 25 minutes.
  2. Roll mixture into balls, then shape each into a cone. Return to baking sheet; refrigerate for 15 minutes. In a microwave or heavy saucepan, melt chocolate chips and shortening. Dip bottoms of cones into chocolate. Return to waxed paper to harden. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2006 by NetteNet99 
These were very well liked by coconut lovers and are super easy to make. The browned butter is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 20, 2008 by Debbie Burgos 
My mom has been making this same recipe since 1965! Well worth the time and effort to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2008 by Tattoogrl13 
WOW! These were well worth the effort. I had a hard time giving them away as gifts! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2008 by dovelette 
My mom has been making these since before I was born (I'm 29). She adds food coloring, either... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2009 by clkrupa 
It just isn't Christmas without coconut peaks! My mom made these all my life and I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by AnnC123 
I hate to give a bad review, but I thought these lacked flavor. Would not make again. MORE

 
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