Mom's Island Treasures

Mom's Island Treasures
30 min.
24
223kcal

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Welcome to the delightful world of Mom's Island Treasures, where each bite transports you to a tropical paradise! These scrumptious cookies are a perfect fusion of flavors and textures, featuring a buttery base, sweet brown sugar, and the rich crunch of pecans. But that's not all – the essence of the islands truly shines through with the addition of flaked coconut and creamy milk chocolate chips, creating a mouthwatering experience that’s simply irresistible.

What makes this recipe truly special is its charming balance of ingredients, offering a delightful treat that’s suitable for any occasion. Ready in just 30 minutes, these delicious morsels are perfect for serving at parties, potlucks, or even as an afternoon snack. With 24 generous servings, you can easily share these cheerful cookies with friends and family, tantalizing their taste buds and spreading joy with every bite.

As you embark on this cooking adventure, you’ll appreciate the straightforward techniques that make preparation a breeze. Just imagine the aroma of these cookies wafting through your kitchen, drawing everyone in for a taste of your island-inspired creation. So grab your baking gear, preheat that oven, and get ready to bring the flavors of the tropics right to your home with Mom's Island Treasures!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.9 cup butter softened
  • cup coconut or flaked
  •  eggs 
  • 1.7 cups flour all-purpose
  • cup milk chocolate chips 
  • cup pecans chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract 
  • 0.3 cup sugar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wire rack

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar. Beat in the egg then stir in the vanilla. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients.
  3. Mix in the chocolate chips, coconut and pecans.
  4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place the cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  5. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Calories223kcal
Protein3.25%
Fat57.53%
Carbs39.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.38
Glycemic Load
6.79
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.5756521578068%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.49mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:223.42kcal
11.17%
Fat:14.68g
22.58%
Saturated Fat:7.97g
49.82%
Carbohydrates:22.51g
7.5%
Net Carbohydrates:21.26g
7.73%
Sugar:14.23g
15.82%
Cholesterol:24.61mg
8.2%
Sodium:143.78mg
6.25%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.24%
100%
Protein:1.87g
3.73%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.33%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.76%
Selenium:4.52µg
6.45%
Copper:0.1mg
5.01%
Fiber:1.25g
4.99%
Folate:18.38µg
4.6%
Vitamin A:219.26IU
4.39%
Iron:0.73mg
4.08%
Phosphorus:37.9mg
3.79%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.78%
Vitamin B3:0.6mg
3%
Magnesium:11.66mg
2.92%
Calcium:26.91mg
2.69%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.48%
Potassium:82.69mg
2.36%
Vitamin E:0.3mg
1.97%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.52%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.51%
Source:Allrecipes