"Shortbread alone is a treat, but when topped with layers of caramel, chocolate and toasted coconut, it becomes akin to a candy bar. Using mini chocolate chips makes this recipe super easy -- they melt right into the cookie...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
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2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
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3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
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2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
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One 11-ounce bag caramels, pieces unwrapped
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Nonstick cooking spray, for spraying the spoon
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1 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips