A rich butter cookie dough with coconut flakes mixed in and flavored with almond extract.
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup flaked coconut
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg, water and almond extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in coconut. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet and flatten with a floured fork.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned on the bottom. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.