QUICK COCONUT COOKIES

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I love coconut, and these drop cookies are really good. These call for coconut extract instead of flaked coconut and frosted cornflakes help give the treats a crunchy texture.-Patricia Doctor, Cocoa, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4-1/2 cups frosted cornflakes

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in cereal. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 131mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.