Galletas de Mantecada de Coco

Ingredientes

• 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut shredded (toasted)
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using salted butter then add a pinch of salt)
• 2-3 tablespoons unsweetened coconut

Preparación

1. 1

   Pre-heat the oven to 325F/163C, place the coconut in one layer on a baking sheet, bake in the oven for 5 minutes until lightly golden, move immediately to a clean bowl to cool.

2. 2

   In a large bowl or stand mixing bowl beat the butter, vanilla and sugar for 2 minutes or until creamy, sift in the flour and salt, beat on low just to almost combine, add the cooled coconut and mix just to combine, do not over mix.

3. 3

   Form into a log (9½-10 inches/ 24 -25 cm long, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one hour.

4. 4

   Pre-heat oven to 320F/160C.

5. 5

   Slice the log into 20 slices, place on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet, sprinkle with coconut (not toasted). Bake the cookies for 10-15 minutes or until very lightly golden around the edges. Let cool on the cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!