Coconut cookies with nuts
Description
The recipe won't take much time. These coconut cookies can be beautifully packaged and presented as a gift to the hosts of a celebration. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Grease a 22 cm square baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving a 5 cm overhang on two sides. In a large bowl, beat together butter, brown sugar, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Add 1 egg and beat until smooth. Mix in 1 cup flour, salt, chopped nuts, and finely grated lime zest.
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Step 2
2. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, for 15 to 18 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 eggs, and vanilla extract. Set aside 1/2 cup of coconut flakes.
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Step 4
4. Add the remaining coconut flakes and 1 cup of flour to the egg mixture.
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Step 5
5. Carefully spread the mixture over the dough.
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Step 6
6. Then sprinkle with coconut flakes.
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Step 7
7. Bake until golden brown, until a toothpick inserted comes out with a few moist crumbs, 25 minutes.
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Step 8
8. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into 24 pieces. Store the pastries in airtight containers for up to 1 week.