TOASTED COCONUT WAFERS

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These cookies are loaded with coconut and toasted is YUMMMM! I always use almond extract! Cooking time does not include chilling time.

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 56 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 egg yolk
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup coconut, toasted
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 1/2 cups coconut

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter with electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add powdered sugar, almond extract, and salt; beat until combined. Beat in egg yolk. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with mixer. Stir in any remaining flour and 1 cup toasted coconut.
  • Divide dough in half. Shape each half into 8 inch roll. Brush rolls with egg white, then roll in 1 1/2 cups coconut to coat. Wrap rolls in plastic wrap or waxed paper. Chill for 4 to 24 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut rolls into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute. Transfer cookies to wire rack; cool.

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