Nana'S Cream Cheese Coconut Cookies Recipe

Name: Nana'S Cream Cheese Coconut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes; 1 cup butter (can use less, see note above); 6 ounces cream cheese; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 egg; 2 cups sifted all purpose flour; 60 pieces walnut halves (optional)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes
1 cup butter (can use less, see note above)
6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
2 cups sifted all purpose flour
60 pieces walnut halves (optional)

1
While the butter and cream cheese soften in their packages on the counter, toast the coconut flakes. I have found spreading the 1/2 cup (or more, if you like) of flakes on a cookie sheet toasts ~2-4 minutes in a 325 F oven. Set a timer and check often - many a 1/2 cup has been accidentally burned and tossed out :( When the coconut has a nice golden tinge, remove from oven and scrape into a small bowl. Set aside. Leave the oven on at 325 F.
2
Cream together butter, cream cheese, sugar, salt and vanilla.
3
Add egg and milk. Beat well.
4
Add flour (can do this all at once or separated by cup) and stir in the coconut.
5
Drop from a teaspoon onto a cookie sheet. Nana's recipe says you can use an ungreased cookie sheet, but I have always baked them on top of a silicone pad + sheet. Top each drop with a walnut half, if desired. The cookies do not spread out that much in the oven, so you can bake quite a bit each time.
6
Bake in the slow, 325 F oven for ~20-25 minutes. The cookies should develop a slight golden hue - depending on how moist or crispy you like your cookies, you may want to experiment with the baking time. Remove the cookies to a cooling rack and enjoy before someone else gets to them!

10818

kcal

Calories

1039

Fat

309

Carbs

238

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup toasted coconut flakes, 1 cup butter (can use less, see note above), 6 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Nana'S Cream Cheese Coconut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Nana'S Cream Cheese Coconut Cookies

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