JEWELED COCONUT DROPS

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Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup(s) butter, softened
1 package(s) 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup(s) sugar
1 - egg yolk
2 teaspoon(s) orange juice
1 teaspoon(s) almond extract
1 1/4 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
3 3/4 cup(s) flaked coconut, divided
1 cup(s) seedless raspberry preserves, warmed

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolk, orange juice, and almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in 3 cups of coconut. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
Shape dough into 2-in. balls; roll in remaining coconut. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each ball.
Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Fill each cookie with preserves. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.