The Ultimate Crispy Coconut Cookie

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   Bake the shredded coconut in an oven at 250F/120C for 15 minutes.

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   Once it's crispy and a very light brown, they're ready.

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   Let it cool for a bit.

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   While baking the shredded coconut for 15 minutes, prepare the cookie dough.

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   Put the butter (whisk until creamy), sugar, then egg into a bowl.

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   Thoroughly mix.

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   Once Step 3 is complete, add all the ingredients marked .

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   There is no need to sift the flour.

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   Finally, add the coconut from Step 2 and it's done after a quick mix.

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    Roll the dough into a log with plastic wrap and chill it in the freezer for 30-45 minutes.

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    (I always let it chill for 30 minutes.)

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    Once it has mostly hardened, cut into 1cm thick slices with a knife.

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    Pre-heat the oven to 320F/160C.

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    Place the cut dough onto a baking tray, leaving space in between, and then put the tray into the oven.

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    They should take 15-20 minutes to bake.

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    Once they have cooled a bit, transfer to a rack and cool.

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    They should be crunchy after cooling them for a brief period.

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    They should be about this big.

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    They make easy snacks and they're popular to give as gifts.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.