Recipes and Cooking Toasty Coconut Wedges 3.9 (16) 2 Reviews By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on December 1, 2012 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Andy Lyons Prep Time: 30 mins Bake Time: 50 mins Cool Time: 5 mins Total Time: 85 mins Servings: 16 Yield: 16 to 20 wedges Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ½ cup flaked or shredded sweetened coconut 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup unsalted butter, cut into chunks and slightly softened ½ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup packed light brown sugar ½ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon almond extract 1 ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour ¼ cup flaked or shredded coconut 2 tablespoon old-fashioned rolled oats 2 tablespoon coarse green sugar Directions Position a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 300°F. Grease a 10-inch fluted tart pan or 10-inch springform pan, or line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. On a large baking sheet spread 1 1/2 cups coconut in an even layer. Bake, stirring every 3 minutes, until evenly toasted, about 12 to 15 minutes. Stir in the 1 cup oats. Continue baking, stirring every 3 minutes, until coconut is well toasted and the color of graham crackers and oats are beginning to brown, about 6 to 8 minutes more. Cool slightly. In a food processor place toasted coconut-oat mixture. Cover and process until ground almost to flour consistency but not clumped or oily-looking, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. In a large bowl beat butter, granulated and brown sugars, salt, and almond extract with an electric mixer on medium speed until very well blended and lightened in color, about 2 minutes. On low speed, beat in ground coconut-oat mixture. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Sit in any remaining flour until evenly incorporated. If dough is crumbly, work in up to 3 teaspoons water until it holds together. Press dough evenly into bottom of prepared pan. Lay a piece of waxed paper over dough, pressing down and smoothing with your fingertips. Remove waxed paper. Using a table knife, carefully score dough into quarters (avoid cutting all the way to the bottom of pan); score each quarter into 4 or 5 wedges. For coconut topping, sprinkle with the 1/4 cup coconut and the 2 tablespoons oats. Generously sprinkle edge with coarse green sugar, gently pressing sugar into dough. Bake for 30 minutes. If coconut topping becomes too brown, cover loosely with foil. Continue baking, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until shortbread is fragrant, nicely browned all over, and feels almost firm when pressed in center. Transfer to a wire rack; let cool 5 to 10 minutes to firm up slightly. Cut wedges along scored lines. Let stand until cooled or barely warm. If using a springform pan, carefully remove sides. Separate wedges. Using a spatula, transfer wedges to wire rack. Cool completely. Tips Store in a cool spot up to 2 days.Freeze up to 3 months. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 260 Calories 16g Fat 29g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 16 Calories 260 % Daily Value * Total Fat 16g 21% Saturated Fat 11g 55% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 102mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 29g 11% Total Sugars 16g Protein 2g Calcium 10.1mg 1% Iron 1.1mg 6% Potassium 55mg 1% Folate, total 24.2mcg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.