BEST COCONUT PECAN COOKIES

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I gave cookies to friends every year, and these are a favorite. Freeze the dough in logs, then slice and bake the crisp, buttery, coconut pecan cookies when you need them. -Betty Matthews, South Haven, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided
Pecan halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 2 cups coconut., Divide dough in half; shape each into a 7-in. long roll. Roll in remaining coconut. Wrap tightly in waxed paper; refrigerate 1 hour or until firm., Unwrap dough; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2-3 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.