SWEETHEART COCONUT COOKIES
Ruby red jam and coarse sugar add a festive look to these crisp sandwich cookies that are the perfect gift for loved ones. My husband likes coconut, so I make these for his birthday. -Jo Ellen Helmlinger, Columbus, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 3-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place coconut and sugar in a food processor; cover and process until coconut is coarsely chopped. In a large bowl, cut butter into flour until crumbly. Stir in coconut mixture. Stir in eggs and vanilla., On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut with a 2-1/2-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour. Using a 1-in. heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out the center of half of the cookies. Reroll small cutouts if desired. , Place solid and cutout cookies 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks., In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, water and vanilla; brush over warm cookies with cutout centers. Immediately sprinkle with coarse white sugar if desired. Spread 1/2 teaspoon of jam over the bottom of each solid cookie; place cookies with cutout centers over jam.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 42mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Hawler Kurd
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might add a little more butter next time.
A Bachaya
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Sasi kala Dewan
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my husband loved them. They're very easy to make and they taste great. I'll probably make them again, but I'll reduce the amount of sugar.
Hifza Shoaib
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so soft and chewy, and the coconut flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
ShahrozBajwa Bajwag
[email protected]These cookies were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and chewy. I will definitely be making these again.
Adiat Tamim Ali
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're so soft and chewy, and the coconut flavor is perfect. I always make a double batch because they disappear so quickly.
Nsubuga Junior
[email protected]These cookies were a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I might add a little more butter next time.
Amos Makanda
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Christopher McCormick
[email protected]These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're very easy to make, so I'll probably make them again and just reduce the amount of sugar.
Ben Mwangi
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so soft and chewy, with the perfect amount of sweetness. I love that they're made with coconut, which gives them a unique flavor. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Aravinda Perera
[email protected]These cookies were a hit! They were easy to make and tasted delicious. I used a heart-shaped cookie cutter and they turned out so cute. I will definitely be making these again.