Coconut Shortbread - John Ash & Co. Restaurant, Santa Rosa,

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   Preheat oven to 350F.

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   Lightly butter two 9-inch diameter tart pans with removeable bottoms.

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   Mix sweetened flaked coconut, flour, sugar and salt in large bowl with electric mixer.

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   Add butter and vanilla and beat until well combined.

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   Divide dough between prepared tart pans and press to cover botooms.

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   Refrigerate 15 minutes.

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   Bake shortbreads until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

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   Cool 5 minutes.

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   Remove pan sides from shortbreads.

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    Cut each shortbread into 12 wedges.

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    If wedges are moist or soft, place on cookie sheet and bake until crisp, up to 7 minutes more.

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    Cool completely.

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    (Can be made 1 week ahead.

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    Store in airtight container at room temperature.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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