Easy Coconut Drops

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. 2

   In the food processor, place the coconut and pulse for 1-second intervals about a dozen times.

3. 3

   The object it to make the coconut smaller but not to grind it too fine.

4. 4

   In a bowl, mix the flour with the baking powder and salt.

5. 5

   Combine butter and sugar and beat on medium speed for about 30 seconds, then beat in the vanilla, then the egg.

6. 6

   Beat until smooth again.

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   Lower the speed and beat in the flour mixture, then the coconut.

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   Drop teaspoonfuls of the batter on parchment or foil lined cookie sheets about 2-3 inches apart.

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   Bake about 12-15 minutes, until the cookies have spread and are golden around the edges.

10. 10

    Slide papers from the pans onto cooling racks.

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    After the cookies have cooled, remove from the paper.

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    Enjoy!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.