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Title: Coconut Shortbread Cookies Categories: Desserts Yield: 1 Servings 3/4 c Butter; softened 1/3 c Sugar 1 1/2 ts Vanilla extract 1 3/4 c All-purpose flour 1/2 ts Baking powder 1/4 ts Salt 1 c Flaked coconut 2 Squares (2-ounce) chocolate -candy coating; melted Flaked coconut; toasted Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugar, beating well. Stir in vanilla. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, mixing well. Stir in 1 cup coconut. Roll dough to 1/4-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Cut into desired shapes with 2-inch cookie cutters, and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 22 to 25 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dip edges of cookies in chocolate; dip in coconut. Place on wax paper-lined baking sheets. Makes 2 dozen. NOtes: Freeze in an airtight container up to 6 months. Southern Living Website Recipe by: Southern Living Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #1031 by Suzy Wert 22, 1998 |