One of the things I learned from Ina Garten is that you should have a few basic recipes that you know by heart and that just by changing a few key ingredients, you create something totally different. That is what this recipe is...a great basic cookie recipe that you can switch out the extract and flavorings to make something different each time. Tonight, I made snowballs using coconut extract--mainly because those are my favorite. My second favorite of this is using peppermint extract. Be creative and enjoy!
2 sticks butter, softened
¼ cup powdered sugar
2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 cups shredded coconut
1 tsp. coconut extract
1 tsp. vanilla bean paste or good vanilla extract--no imitation :)
powdered sugar for rolling
Preheat oven to 350. Mix butter and sugar until fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add flour, extracts and salt. Mix just until combined. Using a large spoon, stir in the coconut. Roll mixture into 1 inch balls and drop onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes. While cookies are hot, roll them in powdered sugar and let them cool on a wire rack.
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