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Toasting Nuts and Coconut

Toasting nuts or coconut until golden brown adds a warm, rich flavor to these ingredients.

To toast nuts:
  1. Heat the oven to 350° F. Spread nuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Bake for 5 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown to golden brown, stirring occasionally. (The baking time will vary, depending on the type of nut.) Watch them closely to avoid over-browning.
  2. To toast in the microwave oven, spread nuts in a microwave-safe pan. Microwave on HIGH for 4 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring frequently.
To toast coconut:
  1. Heat the oven to 350° F. Spread coconut evenly on a cookie sheet. Bake for 7 to 8 minutes or until light golden brown, stirring occasionally. Watch closely to avoid over-browning.
  2. To toast in the microwave oven, spread coconut in a microwave-safe pan. Microwave on HIGH for 4 1/2 to 8 minutes, tossing the coconut with a fork after each minute.

To avoid over browning remove toasted nuts and coconut from baking pan immediately after baking or microwaving.