Coconut Recipes

We always called this Mama's never-fail recipe. I guess the same holds true for me since I've won contests with...

My mom has made rum balls for as long as I can remember. They look beautiful on a dessert spread...

This German chocolate pecan pie combines the ingredients everyone loves in its classic cake cousin. It's so silky and smooth,...

This crustless coconut pie is an old-fashioned dessert. I sometimes top warm slices with a sprinkling of cinnamon or nutmeg....

Bite into paradise: Our coconut chocolate chip cookies balance tropical coconut with luxurious chocolate for a truly indulgent cookie.

This is a springtime variation on my grandma's banana drop cookies and, with tons of coconut flavor, it's perfect for...

I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files. It was originally made with an orange filling, but...

I make these only at Christmastime for family and a few close friends; my family really looks forward to this...

There are a few classic recipes I absolutely have to pull out every Christmas, and this is one of those....

These are super easy to make. They are ideal for bake sales, teacher gifts or candy platters. They are a...

I've been making these popular treats for 40 years, much to my family's delight. They look impressive with chocolate and...

I first tried tres leches cake while I was in Ecuador several years ago. Since then, I’ve changed it up...

I can change up the decorations on this cake depending on the holiday—or birthday. My daughter loves this Christmas version....

Coconut macaroons are divine, but they can be a little messy to make. I turned the batter into a pie...

A juicy maraschino cherry is the secret center tucked inside these special cookies. My mom was inspired to create this...

This perfect macaroon has dark chocolate, chewy coconut and macadamia nuts, and is dipped in chocolate—sinful and delicious! —Darlene Brenden,...

I came up with this recipe for a luau-themed party and served it with sliced papaya, mango and avocado. My...

This pound cake is the best! Oven temps will vary, so if the cake is not done after 1 hour...

My friends and family love this beautiful cake. I keep it refrigerated before serving to keep it moist and sweet....

This moist coconut cake is definitely one of my most-requested desserts. Use different cake mixes and pudding flavors for variety....

My husband says it's not good cooking unless it's made from scratch. This is an old-fashioned way of making coconut...

My daughter, Elizabeth, came up with this incredible recipe. The cream cheese in the middle is a fun surprise when...

Tender shrimp are nicely coated with crumbs and coconut in this elegant appetizer. The rum and marmalade sauce on the...

Macaroons are a timeless treat and a family favorite in our house. These merry morsels are always the first to...

This toasty bread has a wonderfully sweet and buttery coconut topping that's simply scrumptious. "It's easy to make and so...

Kiddos beg for second helpings of this fun and flavorful salad. Adults love it, too. It's great for cooking with...

The House of Loreto residents agree there's no better way to enjoy this festive ice cream dessert than in the...

This torte reminds me of two favorite treats: chocolate covered cherries and old-fashioned Cherry Mash candy bars. —Dian Hicks Carlson,...

When I had an abundance of coconut milk, I came up with the idea of using it to flavor homemade...