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I am a big fan of coconut in all kinds of baked goods. Not only do I love the sweet, buttery and tropical flavor of coconut, but I like the texture that shredded coconut adds to breads, cakes and pies. This Coconut Streusel Coffee Cake is a buttery, tender cake packed with coconut …

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Toasted Coconut Brownies

May 18, 2016

Like a good chocolate chip cookie recipe, a good brownie recipe can be very versatile. While most batches will include chocolate chips or nuts, you can mix almost anything into a brownie batter to create a unique batch every single time. These Toasted Coconut Brownies are laced with plenty of toasted coconut, which …

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Toasted Coconut Rice Krispy Treats

February 5, 2015April 26, 2016

Toasted Coconut Rice Krispy Treats
I’ve been on a bit of a rice krispy treat kick lately, making batch after batch of the marshmallow cereal treats. They were always a favorite of mine when I was a kid. The original recipe is a great one, however I didn’t realize how much I was missing out by sticking only …

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How to Roast and Skin Hazelnuts

January 28, 2014

Toasted nuts almost always taste better than untoasted nuts, whether you’re eating them as-is or incorporating them into a recipe. They have a crisper texture and a more pronounced nuttiness, with less of the vegetal notes that some raw nuts can have. Toasting hazelnuts makes them especially delicious because it gives them …

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Can you toast coconut in the microwave?

October 7, 2010

Toasting shredded coconut is a great way to bring out its flavor, just as toasting walnuts, pecans and other nuts brings out their nuttiness. Toasting gives coconut a beautiful brown color and takes it from soft to crisp, adding texture to your recipe in addition to color and flavor. It …

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Sweetened vs Unsweetened Coconut in Baking Recipes

November 5, 2009July 30, 2015

I am a big fan of coconut and use it in recipes whenever I can. I use coconut milk, coconut cream and shredded coconut on a regular basis. Shredded coconut is probably the most commonly used type of coconut when it comes to baking, both because it is widely available and easy …

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How to toast coconut

January 13, 2009June 16, 2013

Shredded coconut is an ingredient that is packed with possibilities, both in terms of texture and flavor. Raw shredded coconut, whether you prefer sweetened or unsweetened, has a sweet coconut taste and a chewy texture. Toasted coconut still has the same basic flavor, but it also has a caramelized nuttiness and a …

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Coconut Streusel Coffee Cake

Toasted Coconut Brownies

Toasted Coconut Rice Krispy Treats

How to Roast and Skin Hazelnuts

Can you toast coconut in the microwave?

Sweetened vs Unsweetened Coconut in Baking Recipes

How to toast coconut

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