1931 Coconut Patties Recipes

FLORIDA CHOCOLATE-DIPPED COCONUT PATTIES

Steps:

• Make the coconut filling: In a medium heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, butter, egg white, and salt until very liquid and warm to the touch, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and, with a spoon, stir in the coconut and vanilla until well combined. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours, up to overnight.
• When ready to coat the coconut, in a small heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water melt the chocolate. When almost melted, turn off the heat and let the chocolate continue to melt completely, stirring occasionally. Keep the bowl over the warm water.
• Form the balls: Line a small tray with parchment paper. Using a scant ounce of the coconut mixture, roll into a small ball and place on the parchment-lined tray. Repeat with the remaining mixture, forming 18 balls.
• Arrange 18 paper or foil minicups on the tray. Place additional coconut in a shallow pan or bowl. Gently place 1 of the balls into the warm melted chocolate and, using 2 forks, roll the ball in the chocolate until well coated. Lift (do not pierce) the coated coconut ball with one of the forks, allowing some of the chocolate to drip back into the bowl. Roll in the additional grated coconut, if desired, and carefully place in 1 of the prepared cups. Repeat with the remaining coconut balls and melted chocolate. Refrigerate until the chocolate has hardened and use as desired.

CREAMY PEPPERMINT OR COCONUT PATTIES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese and extract until smooth.
• Gradually add confectioners sugar, beating well.
• Shape into 1 inch balls.
• Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets.
• Flatten into patties.
• The bottom of a cup works great.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• In microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth.
• Cool slightly.
• Dip patties into melted chocolate.
• Place on waxed paper.
• Store in refrigerator.
• **If you decide to use coconut extract consider sprinkling flaked coconut on top of chocolate while still soft.

RANGER COOKIES (RECIPE DATED 1931)

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cream shortening, add sugar and brown sugar gradually. Add eggs and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Sift flour, baking soda, salt, and baking powder together and mix with the first mixture. Add oatmeal, rice cereal, and coconut. Mix well. Drop by tablespoons on slightly greased cookie sheet and bake for 12 minutes.
• 2. NOTE: Sometimes Mom would add raisins or chocolate chips. Use up to 1 cup of either of these.

1931 COCONUT PATTIES

Steps:

• Combine sugar and cocoa.
• Add milk and water.
• Boil to soft ball stage (234-238).
• Cool to room temp.
• Add coconut and nuts.
• Add butter and flavoring.
• Beat until mixture begins to thicken.
• Drop onto waxed paper by tablespoonfuls.
• This is an old recipe and dosen't give cooking time,I'm posting how long it takes me.