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Grandma Krause’s Coconut Cookies

Grandma Krause’s Coconut Cookies

Grandma Krause's coconut cookies are a cross between a sugar cookie and a macaroon
4.64 from 11 votes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Cookies Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 4 dozen cookies
Calories 104 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup oats
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl using a hand mixer combine the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium speed until blended, about 2 minutes
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract and mix for another 2-minutes
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until combined
  • Slowly combine the flour mixture into the shortening mixture until combined
  • Mix in the oats and coconut until combined
  • Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and divide into 4 portions.  Shape each portion into a 6-inch-long log and wrap in plastic wrap.  Freeze for a minimum of 2-hours or until firm
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
  • Unwrap the logs and cut dough into ½ inch slices.  Place 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden brown.  Let cool on pans for 5-minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely

Nutrition

Calories: 104kcalCarbohydrates: 14.3gProtein: 1gFat: 4.8g