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Sesame Coconut Cookies Recipe

Even folks who normally pass on coconut treats can't resist these crisp butter cookies. They make a nice accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee or tea. —Roberta Myers, Elwood, Indiana

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Sesame Coconut Cookies Recipe

Prep: 20 min. + chilling Bake: 25 min./batch

Yield: 60 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

2 cups butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups flaked coconut
1 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in the coconut, sesame seeds and almonds.
Shape into three 10-in. rolls; wrap each in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours or until firm.
Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: 10 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 128 calories, 9 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 90 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Sesame Coconut Cookies in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2002, p95