TOASTED COCONUT AND ORANGE ICEBOX COOKIES

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Toasted Coconut and Orange Icebox Cookies image

Provided by Aida Mollenkamp

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons packed orange zest
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus extra for rolling cookies
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup toasted sweetened coconut
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
  • Combine the flour, zest, and salt in a large bowl and whisk until evenly combined.
  • Using a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment beat together butter and sugars over high speed until light and airy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugars and beat until fluffy and the mixture looks like wet sand, about 2 more minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and mix until just combined.
  • Reduce the speed to medium and add the flour mixture and coconut and beat until just evenly combined. Lay 2 large pieces of plastic wrap on a clean work surface and put half of the dough along the center of each piece. Shape the dough into 2 logs measuring about 1 1/2-inches in diameter and 10-inches long. Roll logs up in the plastic and secure tightly. Refrigerate the logs for 1 hour or up to several weeks.
  • Cut the logs into 1/2-inch slices. Roll the cookies in sugar to coat and shake off excess. Arrange on a baking sheet, leaving 1/2-inch between the cookies. Bake until set and golden on the edges, about 15 to 18 minutes. Remove to cooling racks to cool completely.
  • When cookies are cool, melt the chocolate in a small pan over medium-low heat until smooth. Dip half of each cookie into the chocolate, scrape off excess, and set on a cooling rack. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set up before serving.

Yash Thapa
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I'm willing to give these cookies a try. They look too good to pass up.


Jessecca Jasmine
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe. It looks like the perfect summer treat.


Jacob Smith
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These cookies look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


Jos Mudar
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again with a different recipe.


Rs乂Jidanシ TM
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth it. They're so delicious and unique.


Laura Pollard
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I love the combination of coconut and orange in these cookies. It's so refreshing and summery.


Evelynn Conway
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These cookies are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and everyone loves them.


Mbabazi Juliet
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I've never made icebox cookies before, but these were so easy! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Namhla Tomose
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Overall, they're a good recipe.


Adnan Aleem
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The orange flavor really balances out the coconut.


Kallie Du Toit
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These cookies are the perfect summer treat. They're light, refreshing, and have a wonderful coconut and orange flavor.


telady barner
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of coconut and oranges, and it always turns out great.


rachel simpson
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These cookies were a huge hit with my family! They're so easy to make and taste delicious.