RASPBERRY COCONUT COOKIES

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My mother gave me the recipe for these rich buttery cookies. Raspberry preserves and a cream filling make them doubly delicious. - June Brown, Veneta, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup raspberry preserves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, coconut, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Shape into 1-in. balls. Place 1-1/2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets; flatten with a glass dipped in flour. , Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on wire racks. , In a small bowl, beat the butter, confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth. Place 1/2 teaspoon preserves and a scant teaspoon of filling on the bottoms of half of the cookies; top with remaining cookies. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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