Best Crispy Sunflower Cookies Recipes

CRISPY SUNFLOWER COOKIES

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These cookies are so yummy and so easy to put together. The ingredients are always on hand so they will be done in no time at all.-Margaret Janssen, Emery, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup sunflower kernels

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in coconut and sunflower kernels. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool for 4 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRISPY SUNFLOWER COOKIES

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Categories Cookies

Yield 7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 t vanilla
2 cups flour
1 t soda
1/2 t baking powder
1/4 t salt
2 cups quick oatmeal
1 cup coconut
1 cup salted sunflower seeds

Steps:

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Stir in oats, coconut and nuts. Chill and shape into balls. Place oncookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes.