jeanniebee bakes

This delicious, crisp and delightfully coconutty cookie turned out to be such a treat.  I love coconut in just about every form but this cookie even has the power to convert coconut haters. Eaten right off of the cookie sheet, drizzled in chocolate, or made into sandwiches filled with raspberry or apricot preserves, this cookie is a gem! Toasted Coconut Shortbread Ingredients ½         cup shredded sweetened coconut 1 ½      sticks softened butter ⅔         cup granulated sugar ½         teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt 1          teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ⅓      cups flour Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Spread coconut across a rimmed baking sheet.  Bake, stirring occasionally, until coconut is golden bro...

When I am making cookies to share, I usually try to pair them up so people have a choice. I look for flavors that complement and coordinate.  Because the Lime Slice Cookies were so zesty and tangy, I wanted something sweet, but still limey, to go alongside.  Lime and coconut are always a delicious match! Put the lime in the coconut! Chewy Coconut Cookie Crisps 1        cup all-purpose flour Lime-Glazed Chewy Coconut Cookie Crisps (alongside Lime Slice Cookies ) ½       teaspoon baking powder ½       teaspoon baking powder           pinch of salt ½       cup softened butter ½       cup granulated sugar ½       cup brown sugar 1        large egg 1        teaspoon vanilla 1 ½    cups flaked coconut Lime Glaze ½       lb confectioner’s sugar 2       ...