A feeling From the Tropics

This winter hasn't really been much of a winter, even for MS. New York is getting a taste of what MS winter is like. I guess we're getting south Texas. Maybe that makes this recipe approriate...chewy coconut cookies. I decided a few months ago that I like coconut in baked goods, so these cookies were fun for me! These cookies were really good but just a bit too sweet. Next time I make them I might decrease the sugar just a bit. There is no need to use sweetened coconut but if you really like sweet, I think adding some toffee bits would be good, too. For that I would definitely decrease the sugar. I'll play around with that next time!

Chewy Coconut Cookies

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1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside. In a medium bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla until light and fluffy. Gradually blend in the flour mixture, then mix in the coconut. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Cookies should be about 3 inches apart. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted. Cool on wire racks.