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Toasted Coconut Shortbread

Toasted Coconut Shortbread: A Taste of Tropical Bliss

Toasted Coconut Shortbread offers a delightful escape with its sweet, buttery flavor and tropical coconut essence.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 0.5 cups Cold Salted Butter Can substitute with unsalted butter; add salt for balanced flavor.
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar No direct substitution recommended.
  • 0.25 cups Light Brown Sugar Brown sugar can increase chewiness if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Imitation vanilla can be used in a pinch.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can replace for a gluten-free version.
  • 0.5 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut Toast before adding for enhanced flavor.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Cinnamon Adjust based on preference or omit entirely.
  • 1 large Large Egg Egg wash essential for aesthetic appeal.
  • 0.25 cups Sanding Sugar Can substitute with granulated sugar.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Baking sheets
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cream the Cold Salted Butter, Granulated Sugar, and Light Brown Sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add Vanilla Extract and gradually incorporate All-Purpose Flour until just combined.
  3. Fold in Unsweetened Shredded Coconut and ground Cinnamon.
  4. Shape the dough into two logs, wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1½ hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  6. Brush chilled logs with a beaten egg and roll in Shredded Coconut.
  7. Slice logs into ¼-inch rounds and place on baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Cool cookies on sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Toast the shredded coconut before mixing into dough for enhanced flavor.

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