Grandmas Coconut Layer Treat Recipes

GRANDMA YEARWOOD'S COCONUT CAKE WITH COCONUT LEMON GLAZE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• For the cake: Grease and flour a 9-inch tube cake pan. Cream the butter and sugar until light and smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, beating well. Mix in the vanilla wafer crumbs, coconut and pecans. Pour into the pan and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack.
• For the glaze: Mix the sugar, cornstarch, salt, lemon zest and juice, 1 1/2 cups of water and coconut in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, for about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly, then using a toothpick, poke several holes in the top of the cake and drizzle the glaze over the cake.

GRANDMA'S COCONUT CORN FLAKE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper sprayed with cooking spray.
• Beat the egg whites in a bowl with an electric mixer until they form stiff peaks. Gradually beat in the sugar, adding about 2 tablespoons at a time. Beat in the salt and vanilla extract until the mixture is glossy and holds its shape. Gently and lightly use a rubber spatula to fold the corn flakes, coconut, and walnuts into the meringue. Gently run the spatula through the center of the bowl, then around the sides of the bowl, repeating until fully incorporated. Drop the mixture by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the cookies are very lightly browned and set, 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool completely before removing with a metal spatula; warm cookies are very fragile.

GRANDMA'S CHEWY COCONUT BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Place the melted butter, 1 cup flour, and ¼ cup powdered sugar in a large bowl. Stir until just combined.
• Pat into a 9x12 inch pan (a 9x13 inch pan works, too). Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until just golden brown.
• Meanwhile, place the remaining ingredients in the same large bowl. Stir just until combined.
• Spread the mixture over the partially baked crust, and return to the oven. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden all over the top. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 20 minutes.
• Cut into squares while still slightly warm.

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL COCONUT SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a medium saucepan, melt butter, add brown sugar, and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Add oatmeal and coconut, mix. Let mixture cool then mix in baking powder. Press into greased square baking pan. Bake 1/2 hour. Cut into squares while still hot.