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August 8, 2011
Coconut Crisps
Cookies For All Occasions
Prep time:
15 minutesCooking time:
15 minutes“No need to discard flaked coconut if it becomes dry. Revive it by soaking it in milk for 30 minutes. Drain and reserve the flavored milk for use in another recipe. Blot the coconut dry with paper towels.”
Ingredients
Serves 70
- 2 sticks butter or margarine, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup flaked coconut
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 3 baking sheets. Beat butter, sugar and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer set at medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add egg to bowl; beat well.
2
Combine flour, oats, baking soda, baking powder, salt and coconut in a medium bowl. Add to the butter mixture. Mix well.
3
Shape dough into small balls. Place 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
4
Flatten dough balls with a fork. Bake until light brown, about 8 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets. Remove and cool completely.
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To soften the butter quickly, you can grate it or use a vegetable peeler to thinly slice it directly into the mixer bowl. Let it stand for 10 minutes before adding the sugar and beating.
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