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Coconut Clouds

Course: Dessert
Servings: 0

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup 8 ounces sour cream
  • 2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup flaked coconut toasted
  • FROSTING:
  • 1/3 cup butter cubed
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups flaked coconut toasted

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and extracts. Stir in sour cream. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in coconut.
  • Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • In a small heavy saucepan, heat butter over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until golden brown. Pour into a small bowl; beat in confectioners’ sugar, milk and extracts.
  • Frost cookies; dip in coconut. Let stand until completely dry. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 5-1/2 dozen.

Notes

Recipe By: Taste of Home
Yield: 5 1/2 dozen cookies