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Sesame Coconut Cookies

By: Roberta Myers

"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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Prep Time:
20 Min

Cook Time:
25 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 60 servings

Ingredients

2 cups butter (no substitutes), 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 mixing 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 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Footnotes

We recommend that you test your candy thermometer before each use by bringing water to a boil; the thermometer should read 212 degrees F. Adjust your recipe temperature up or down based on your test.