raspberry coconut cookies

(2 RATINGS)
51 Pinches
Chico, CA
Updated on Nov 9, 2012

These are very good. My family enjoys them. They are similar to some other kinds of cookies, but I didn't see exactly the same. I think you'll like these. My family likes them for the surprise preserves inside.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield about 2 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening (i use crisco, butter flavored)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 - egg
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/3 cup raspberry jam, seedless

How To Make raspberry coconut cookies

  • Step 1
    In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, water and extract. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in coconut (dough will be sticky). Set aside 2/3 cup dough; roll remaining dough into 1-in. balls.
  • Step 2
    Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make a 3/8 inch deep indentation in the center of each ball. Fill each with ½ teaspoon jam. Cover jam with a teaspoonful of reserved dough; seal and reshape into a ball. Repeat.
  • Step 3
    Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 2 ½ dozen

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