Slice-and-Bake Coconut Shortbread

Slice-and-Bake Coconut Shortbread
Slice-and-Bake Coconut Shortbread might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 639 calories, 6g of protein, and 43g of fat. This recipe covers 10% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 5. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. Head to the store and pick up salt, butter, powdered sugar, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until mixture is smooth. Stir in coconut and vanilla.
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CoconutCoconut
VanillaVanilla
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2
Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
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ButterButter
All Purpose FlourAll Purpose Flour
SaltSalt
3
Shape dough into 3 (10-inch) logs; wrap logs separately in wax paper, and chill 4 hours.
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4
Cut each log into 28 slices, and place slices 1 inch apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
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5
Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings5
Health Score3
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