Dipped Coconut Shortbread

Dipped Coconut Shortbread


1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy.

2. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

3. Stir in coconut.

4. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.

5. On a floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4" thickness.

6. Cut with a 2 1/2" round cookie cutter.

7. Place 2" apart on ungreased baking sheets.

8. Bake at 300 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until edges begin to brown.

9. Cool on wire racks.

10. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and shortening.

11. Remove from heat; dip cookies halfway into chocolate.

12. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until set.

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