Monte Carlos-Coconut Recipe

Name: Monte Carlos-Coconut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted; 1 -2 teaspoon milk; 1/2 cup raspberry preserves, seedless type

Servings: persons

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 -2 teaspoon milk
1/2 cup raspberry preserves, seedless type

1
Beat 3/4 cup butter at medium speed of an electric mixture until creamy; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating well. Add the egg and 1 tsp vanilla, beating well.
2
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix well. Add to the butter mixture, beating well. Stir in the coconut.
3
Shape the dough into 1 inch balls; place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten the cookies in a crisscross pattern with a fork dipped in flour. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
4
For the frosting filling: Beat 1/4 cup butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well. Add the remaining 1/2 tsp vanilla and milk; beat well.
5
Spread 1 tsp of the powdered sugar mixture on the flat side of half of the cookies. Spread 1 tsp raspberry preserves on the flat side of the remaining cookies. Place the preserve-topped cookies on top of the powdered sugar mixture-topped cookies to form sandwiches.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 large egg, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided, and more.

Yes, Monte Carlos-Coconut falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Monte Carlos-Coconut

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