Description
Tender, buttery shortbread cookies rolled in a mixture of powdered sugar and shredded coconut for a festive, snowy appearance.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shredded coconut, divided
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the room-temperature butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined.
- Gradually mix in the flour and 1/2 cup of the shredded coconut until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookies are set but not browned.
- Let cookies cool for 2 minutes, then roll them in a mixture of powdered sugar and the remaining 1/2 cup of coconut.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack, then roll them in the sugar-coconut mixture a second time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American