Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes

If you have any problems with self control, do not even bother making these cupcakes because you will be sorry. I ate three in one day! :-( I couldn't stop myself! The combination of recipes I used to make these little treasures is a bit on the Sandra Lee-esque vibe for me... but they ended up being way too delicious for me to leave out of my blog. The meshing of chocolate and coconut is a perfect match. The devil's food cake is a subtle chocolate flavor and the buttercream with the coconut is divine. I actually even now prefer this over the classic coconut cream cheese frostings. Watch out Sprinkles! Oven Philosophy is in the house!

Chocolate Coconut Cupcakes via Cupcake Blog:

http://cupcakeblog.com/?p=65



German Chocolate Cake Cookies

I have to say I almost feel guilty including this entry... a bit too "Sandra Lee" for my style. These cookies really are good though so I didn't want to deprive you of the indulgence. These are probably the most simple cookies I've ever made, and still decadent and soft, just like I love them! Chocolate, coconut, and pecan are a sinful combination.

German Chocolate Cake Cookies via All Recipes:

http://allrecipes.com//Recipe/german-chocolate-cake-cookies/Detail.aspx

German Chocolate Pecan Pie

I'm working on Thanksgiving, so the pie preparations must begin early! This recipe actually came from an American Way magazine that Cornell found on one of his flights. Super easy! (Believe me, I actually just made four of these!) It does make a large amount of pie filling, so definitely buy the deep dish variety, and maybe even some mini crusts for any leftovers you will probably have. This will totally satisfy your sweet tooth.

GERMAN CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE

via Texas Pie Kitchen & American Way Magazine

3 eggs

1 cup sugar

1 cup dark corn syrup

3 tablespoons softened butter

1 tablespoon vanilla

1/2 cup shredded coconut

1 cup (plus a handful for topping) chocolate chips

1 cup chopped pecans

1 unbaked pie shell

Mix first 5 ingredients together until smooth. Add coconut, chocolate chips, & pecans to combine thoroughly. Pour into unbaked pie shell. Sprinkle top of pie with handful of chocolate chips for topping. Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

Coconut Macaroons

Love coconut, and love almond extract even more, so these are superb! And super easy to make. Simplest recipe ever. If you're in the mood, chocolate chips can be a tasty addition.

Chewy Coconut Macaroons via Taste of Home:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Chewy-Coconut-Macaroons

Hello Dolly Bars

I made these to take to work for a farewell soiree for one of our dietitians, Grete. These were a HUGE success, so much so that they were actually renamed "OH BABY BARS." I thought that was quite amusing. They are very rich, so I would recommend cutting them in pretty small pieces. Even one inch squares should suffice. The only thing I might do differently next time is try substituting peanut butter chips instead of butterscotch chips. 

Hello Dolly Bars via Smitten Kitchen:

http://smittenkitchen.com/2007/10/lookin-swell-dolly/