Coconut Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Coconut Thumbprint Cookies
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Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tsp almond extract (optional)
  • 2 cups unsifted swans down cake flour
  • 1 cup baker's angel flake coconut
  • 3/4 cup ground almonds (optional)

Directions:

  1. Cream butter with salt. Gradually beat in sugar. Blend in almond extract. Add flour, a small amount at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in coconut and almonds.
  2. Chill dough.
  3. Shape into walnut size balls. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 325 for 8 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven; make depression in center of each ball with thumb or measuring spoon. Return to oven; bake 12-15 minutes longer, or just until lightly browned.
  5. Cool on sheets; fill each cookie with 1 teaspoon jam. Sprinkle with additional coconut, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 426.03 Kcal (1784 kJ)
Calories from fat 379.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.18g 65%
Cholesterol 61.01mg 20%
Sodium 78.38mg 3%
Potassium 96.41mg 2%
Total Carbs 14.57g 5%
Sugars 10.67g 43%
Dietary Fiber 3.36g 13%
Protein 3.14g 6%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 38.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 578.61 Kcal (2423 kJ)
Calories from fat 515.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.28g 65%
Cholesterol 82.85mg 20%
Sodium 106.44mg 3%
Potassium 130.93mg 2%
Total Carbs 19.79g 5%
Sugars 14.49g 43%
Dietary Fiber 4.56g 13%
Protein 4.26g 6%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 9%
Iron 0.6mg 2%
Calcium 52.9mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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