How to Make Mom's Island Treasures - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Mom's Island Treasures, a collection of delicious and authentic recipes inspired by the flavors of the Caribbean. These recipes have been passed down through generations and are a true reflection of the vibrant and diverse culinary traditions of the islands.

Each recipe in Mom's Island Treasures has been carefully curated to highlight the bold and unique flavors of the Caribbean. From savory dishes like jerk chicken and conch fritters to sweet treats like coconut bread and ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅞ cup butter, softened
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 7 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside.
  • 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. Mix in the chocolate chips, coconut and pecans. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place the cookies 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  • 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

    214 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 159mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 53mg