Coconut Cookie

Name: Coconut Cookie
Yield: 60
Ingredients: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup water; 3/4 cup desiccated coconut; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon active dry yeast; 1 egg, at room temperature; 40 drops of food coloring (optional)

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup water
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3/4 cup desiccated coconut
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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1 egg, at room temperature
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40 drops of food coloring (optional)

Ingredients

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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup water
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3/4 cup desiccated coconut
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon active dry yeast
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1 egg, at room temperature
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40 drops of food coloring (optional)

Directions

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Cream the butter until smooth
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Add the egg, water, and vanilla extract
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Beat for 5 minutes more
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Combine the flour and yeast
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Continue beating until well combined
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When the dough is homogeneous, add the food coloring (if using) and beat for another 5 minutes
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Add the desiccated coconut and mix until small balls form
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Shape into balls and place in a greased baking dish
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Bake at 350°F for 30 minutes, or until lightly browned on the bottom.