loretta lynns coconut thumbprint cookies by freda

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Vanc. (born in Savannah, Ga), WA
Updated on Nov 13, 2011

I had a request for lorretta Lynns Thumbprint cookies. . . This is what I found. I Hope this is the one she was looking for.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 2 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C - butter
  • 1/2 C - sugar
  • 1 Egg - seperated
  • 3/4 C - flour (unsifted)
  • 1 tsp - vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp - salt
  • 2/3 Cup - flaked coconut
  • 1/4 Cup - thick preserves or jam

How To Make loretta lynns coconut thumbprint cookies by freda

  • Step 1
    Preheat Oven @ 375 Grease baking sheet. Cream Butter with sugar, egg yolk (only yolk please) and vanilla til creamy.
  • Step 2
    Combine Flour with salt and baking powder. Add to Creamed Mixture. Blend well.
  • Step 3
    Beat the egg whites, until frothy. Form dough into 1 inch balls. Dip balls into egg whites, then roll into coconut. Place on cookie sheet make shallow depression in center with thumb. Spoon 1/2 tsp preserves into each.
  • Step 4
    Bake @ 375 for 8-10 min or till coconut begins to brown. Makes 2 dozen cookies. From Loretta Lynn's recipes.

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