Charlestown Mini-super Recipes
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					Coconut Pecan Cookies
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Yield: 16 cookies
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 1 1/4 | cups | flour | 
									
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											| 1/8 | teaspoon | salt | 
									
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											| 1 1/4 | cups | firmly packed brown sugar | 
									
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											| 1/3 | cup | melted butter | 
									
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											| 2 |  | eggs | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | baking powder | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | almond extract | 
									
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											| 1 1/4 | cups | flaked  or shredded coconut | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | chopped pecans | 
									
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						Directions:
						Preheat oven to 350 F.    Lightly grease 8-inch square pan.    Sift 1 cup flour with salt.  Add 1/4 cup sugar.  Add butter;  mix until smooth.  Press into bottom of pan.  Bake 15 minutes.    While pastry is baking, prepare topping:  Beat eggs well.  Gradually beat in remaining sugar;  beat together until fluffy.   Sift remaining flour with baking powder.  Add to creamed mixture;  beat well.  Add almond extract, coconut and nuts.  Spread quickly over pastry;  return to oven.  Bake 20 minutes or until browned.    Mark into squares or triangles while still warm;  leave in pan to cool.   
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						Source:  Betty Crocker's Cookbook 
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
	Charlestown Mini-super Recipes
	https://www.charlestownminisuper.com/Recipes/Detail/3900/Coconut_Pecan_Cookies