You can toast both sweetened and unsweetened coconut flakes. Just remember, the sugar in sweetened coconut tends to brown faster than unsweetened coconut. Keep a close eye on it to avoid burning!

I recommend serving them warm. Make sure the shredded coconut you’re using is sweetened coconut flakes. (Many stores carry both sweetened and unsweetened.) ...

2 cups sweetened coconut, pulsed in food processor until the flakes are large crumbs. Advertisement. Article continues below this ad. 1 cup fresh whipped cream. Frosting: 1/2 cup water.

Coconut Crunch Cookie Log 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick) 1 (10-ounce) bag semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups corn flakes, coarsely crushed 1 cup raisins or mini marshmallows 1 cup sweetened ...

Sprinkle the sweetened coconut flakes evenly over the batter in each pan. Bake until the cakes are pale gold on top and the center of the cakes spring back when lightly touched, 33 to 37 minutes.