Deirdre'S Coconut And Sesame Shortbread Recipe

Name: Deirdre'S Coconut And Sesame Shortbread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup frozen shredded coconut, thawed; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 'til light brown; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 pinch cloves

Servings: persons

1/2 cup frozen shredded coconut, thawed
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 'til light brown
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch cloves

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["Preheat oven to 325u00b0 F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.", "In a dry pan, toast the shredded coconut until it turns a light reddish brown color and starts emitting a ""coconutty""' aroma. Set aside to cool, then combine with the toasted sesame seeds. Add these to the flour and combine to disperse the sesame and coconut uniformly.", "Cream the sugar and butter till light and fluffy. Add the spices and combine well.", "Add the flour mixture to the creamed butter and work into a ball of dough, just until it all comes together. Wrap in a plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour.", "Remove the dough and roll it into a 1/4-inch-thick sheet. Using either a pastry wheel or a cookie cutter, cut out shapes and place on the parchment-paper lined baking sheets.", "Bake for about 12 to 14 minutes, till the edges begin to appear brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely on a cooling rack. Store in an airtight container"]

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup frozen shredded coconut, thawed, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted 'til light brown, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature, and more.

Yes, Deirdre'S Coconut And Sesame Shortbread falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Deirdre'S Coconut And Sesame Shortbread

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