Honey, let me tell you about one of my favorite recipes — Coconut Rolled Sugar Cookies is something I’ve been making for years and it never disappoints! This is the kind of dish that fills the whole kitchen with the most wonderful aroma and has everyone asking when dinner will be ready.
Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like butter, sugar, milk, this recipe comes together without any fuss. That’s the way Gran likes it — good food that doesn’t keep you in the kitchen all day.
Whether you’re making this for a weeknight dinner or bringing it to a gathering, I promise it will disappear fast. Don’t forget to scroll down and let me know how it turned out in the comments!
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Coconut Rolled Sugar Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Cherries
- 0.5 cup Pecans
- 1 cup Shortening Confectionery
Instructions
- In mixing bowl beat butter or margarine until softened.
- Add the sugar and beat until fluffy.
- Add the milk and vanilla and mix well.
- Add the flour and beat until well mixed.
- Stir in the cherries and pecans.
- Shape into three 7-inch long rolls.
- Roll in the coconut to coat.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for several hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices and place on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Bake about 12 minutes or until done.
- Remove to a wire rack and cool.
