SESAME COCONUT COOKIES

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I had similar cookies from a bake sale and they were delicious. This is an approximate replication - might work with only 2 sticks of butter - they are very buttery!

Provided by Carolyn Haas @Linky1

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 pound(s) butter (3 sticks) at room temperature
1 1/8 cup(s) sugar
2 cup(s) flour
1 1/2 cup(s) shredded coconut
3/4 cup(s) sesame seeds
1/2 cup(s) finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Beat butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Add flour 1/2 cup at a time until well mixed.
  • On low speed, or by hand, mix in the sesame seeds, coconut and pecans.
  • Divide dough in thirds and roll into logs about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You can roll the logs in colored sugar if you like. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill for about 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 300ºF. Cut each log into 1/4 inch slices. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes until cookies are just barely starting to brown. Leave on cookie sheet for a couple minutes and then finish cooking on wire racks.

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