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Coconut Snowball Cookies

Shortbread cookies that are buttery and rolled in coconut and powdered sugar.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling

Method
 

  1. Cream the butter and powdered sugar, then mix in the vanilla.
  2. Stir in the flour and coconut until a soft dough forms.
  3. Roll into small balls and place on a lined sheet.
  4. Bake at 350F for 12 to 15 minutes until just golden on the bottom.
  5. Cool slightly, then roll in powdered sugar twice for a snowy coat.

Notes

Rolling them twice in sugar gives the prettiest snowball look.