Swedish Coconut Cookies Recipes

SWEDISH COCONUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Cream butter, shortening and sugar with vanilla.
• Sift the flour, baking soda and baking powder.
• Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture along with the coconut and nuts (if using).
• Mix to form a roll.
• Chill in the fridge for 2 or more hours.
• Slice and bake on a greased cookie sheet OR drop by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
• Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly brown.

SWEDISH COCONUT COOKIES

Steps:

• In large bowl, combine, flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, baking soda and vanilla.
• Beat on low, scraping bowl often, until well blended, 3-4 minutes.
• Stir in coconut.
• Divide cookie dough into halves, shape into a roll 12 x 2.
• Wrap in wax paper, refrigerate until firm- around 2 hours.
• Heat oven to 350°.
• Cut rolls into 1/4" to 1/2" slices.
• Place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
• Bake 9-14 minutes.
• Cool slightly, then remove from pan.

SWEDISH COCONUT COOKIES

Steps:

• 1. Cream together sugar and butter. Add vanilla. Add dry ingredients and beat on low for 3 minutes. Add coconut just until blended.
• 2. Divide mixture in half and roll into logs approximately 12" X 2". Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate over night.
• 3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Slice logs into 1/4" slices. Place approximately 2 " apart on the cookie sheet as they will spread. Bake just until the edges are a light tan color. Can be anywhere from 8 - 12 minutes depending on your oven. Enjoy! Sprinkle with colored sugar for a more festive look.