Coconut Recipes

Enjoy a taste of tropical sweetness with these recipes with coconut. Easy desserts, chewy macaroons and even sweet and healthy coconut recipes.

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    Dixie Pie

    1 review

    When Mom baked this old-fashioned sugar pie, family members would clamor for second servings. We love the combination of cinnamon,...


    Best Coconut Chocolate Cake

    25 reviews

    I hope other families enjoy this chocolate coconut cake as much as my family does. I've given almost 100 copies...


    Maine Potato Candy

    13 reviews

    Maine potato candy has been a state staple for over 150 years. The not-so-secret ingredient is hardly detectable but creates...


    Lazy Day Cake

    8 reviews

    "The rich frosting really makes this delicious cake," writes Lillian Marcotte of Woodstock, Vermont. "I frequently rely on this recipe...


    Coconut Pecan Blondies

    6 reviews

    Here's a classic white chocolate brownie that I've entered in the state fair and frequently made for the men I...


    Macaroon Cherry Pie

    8 reviews

    I use homegrown cherries in this bountiful pie with its unique crunchy coconut topping. But I've found that purchased tart...


    Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

    19 reviews

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


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    Cherry Snowballs

    14 reviews

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

    Cherry Coconut Bars

    9 reviews

    I came across these easy maraschino cherry bars while stationed at a Michigan Air Force base in 1964 and have...


    Raspberry Bars with Coconut

    16 reviews

    These raspberry bars with coconut taste like summer, but you can make them at any time. They use preserves instead...


    Snowflake Pudding

    Flakes of coconut give my pudding it's snow-like texture— and plenty of taste besides! The crimson currant-raspberry sauce is delicious...


    Pineapple-Coconut Angel Food Cake

    5 reviews

    I found this recipe at a local paper and adapted it to suit my family's tastes. A friend who doesn't...


    Snowball

    8 reviews

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


    Ice Cream Snowballs

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


    Coconut Custard

    A treat for all the coconut lovers out there, this coconut custard recipe with raspberry melba sauce creates little pots...


    Pineapple Coconut Squares

    10 reviews

    "I don't remember where I got this recipe, but I'm glad I have it," says field editor Elaine Anderson from...


    Six-Layer Coconut Cake

    2 reviews

    "I found this recipe when going through my grandmother's old files," explains Angela Leinenbach of Mechanicsville, Virginia. "It is simply...

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    Coconut Fried Shrimp

    15 reviews

    These crisp and crunchy coconut shrimp make a tempting appetizer or a fun change-of-pace main dish. The coating adds a...


    Hawaiian Sunset Cake

    21 reviews

    This three-layer sunset cake is pretty enough for company, but it's so simple to make that you'll find yourself baking...


    Coconut Pecan Pie

    1 review

    Combining elements of two beloved desserts, coconut pecan pie is a gooey and decadent treat. It comes together quickly and...


    Coconut Cream Torte

    "This three-layer cake is rich and yummy," says Carol Barton from Bowling Green, Kentucky. Sour cream is the secret ingredient...


    Coconut Chocolate Slices

    These crispy cookies with a chewy coconut center travel really well. When my son was in the Army, I often...


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    Easter Basket Cupcakes

    13 reviews

    Decorated with colorful shredded coconut, licorice twists and candy eggs, Easter basket cupcakes are as fun to make as they...

    Chocolate Macaroon Cake

    "This cake is always popular with chocolate lovers, including my five children," notes Saburo Aburano of Ann Arbor, Michigan. "I...


    Coconut Carrot Cake

    1 review

    I found this recipe in a cookbook years ago. It's easy to make, and my family loves its moistness. It's...


    Coconut Cream Cake

    9 reviews

    This coconut cream cake recipe delivers mouth-watering results. Relatively simple to make (you'll use a cake mix for the cake...


    Coconut Shrimp

    2 reviews

    Jumbo shrimp is big on flavor when field editor Marie Hattrup from the Dalles, Oregon gives it a tropical twist....


    Coconut Drops

    18 reviews

    Coconut drops are chewy cookies with a sweet thumbprint of raspberry preserves in the center. Our contest-winning recipe looks gorgeous...


    Coconut Nests

    2 reviews

    These coconut nests are so easy and fun to make, the kiddos can join in! They don't require any cooking,...