Coconut Cookies

Replace almond extract and coconut with zest and juice of one lemon for delightful lemon sugar cookies.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside.

Step 3

Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add egg, almond extract, and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy.

Step 4

Gradually blend in flour mixture, then stir in coconut until well combined.

Step 5

Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets or roll into uniform balls, about 3 inches apart.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.