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coconut pecan cookies

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Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
@kitchengallery
Louisville, KY

I do not like coconut but I really like these. They do brown a lot faster then I originally thought. Start with 10 minutes and check every few minutes.

yield 4 1/2 dozen
method Bake

Ingredients For coconut pecan cookies

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1
    egg
  • 2 1/4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 3 c
    flaked coconut, divided
  • pecan halves

How To Make coconut pecan cookies

  • 1
    In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
  • 2
    Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 2 cups of coconut
  • 3
    Shape into 6 2" diameter logs. Roll in remaining coconut. Wrap in plastic wrap. Freeze for up to 3 months
  • 4
    Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4" slices. Place 3" apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each.
  • 5
    Bake at 325* for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely
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