PECAN-TOPPED SUGAR COOKIES

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This recipe dresses up refrigerated cookie dough with cream cheese and coconut. Folks love the almond flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (8 ounces) almond paste
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 cup pecan halves

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat almond paste and cream cheese. Add coconut; mix well. Cut cookie dough into 1/2-in. slices; divide each slice into four portions. , Roll into balls. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Shape 1/2 teaspoonfuls of almond mixture into balls; place one on each ball of dough. Lightly press pecans into tops. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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