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1 c. butter, softened
1 c. sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 t. vanilla extract
1 t. almond extract
2-1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
2 c. sweetened flaked coconut
Garnish: additional sugar
Blend butter and sugar; add egg and extracts. In a separate bowl,
mix flour, baking soda and salt together; gradually blend into butter mixture. Fold in coconut. Drop dough by heaping tablespoonfuls
onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle each cookie with additional sugar; press with the bottom of a sugar-coated glass to flatten slightly. Bake at 325 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes; cool on
a wire rack. Makes 3 to 4 dozen