sesame coconut cookies
I had similar cookies from a bake sale and they were delicious. This is an approximate replication - might work with only 2 sticks of butter - they are very buttery!
yield
6 dozen cookies
prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For sesame coconut cookies
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3/4 lbbutter (3 sticks) at room temperature
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1 1/8 csugar
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2 cflour
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1 1/2 cshredded coconut
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3/4 csesame seeds
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1/2 cfinely chopped pecans
How To Make sesame coconut cookies
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1Beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
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2Add flour 1/2 cup at a time until well mixed.
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3On low speed, or by hand, mix in the sesame seeds, coconut and pecans.
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4Divide dough in thirds and roll into logs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You can roll the logs in colored sugar if you like. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill for about 2 hours.
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5Preheat oven to 300ºF. Cut each log into 1/4 inch slices. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
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6Bake for 20-30 minutes until cookies are just barely starting to brown. Leave on cookie sheet for a couple minutes and then finish cooking on wire racks.
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