Monte Carlos-Coconut Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup powdered sugar , sifted
1 -2 tsp milk
1/2 cup raspberry preserves, seedless type

Directions:

Beat 3/4 cup butter at medium speed of an electric mixture until creamy; gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, beating well. Add the egg and 1 tsp vanilla, beating well.
Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Mix well. Add to the butter mixture, beating well. Stir in the coconut.
Shape the dough into 1 inch balls; place on a lightly greased cookie sheet. Flatten the cookies in a crisscross pattern with a fork dipped in flour. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes. Cool on wire racks.
For the frosting filling: Beat 1/4 cup butter at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add the powdered sugar, beating well. Add the remaining 1/2 tsp vanilla and milk; beat well.
Spread 1 tsp of the powdered sugar mixture on the flat side of half of the cookies. Spread 1 tsp raspberry preserves on the flat side of the remaining cookies. Place the preserve-topped cookies on top of the powdered sugar mixture-topped cookies to form sandwiches.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	466.8 Kcal (1954 kJ)
Calories from fat	233.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.94g	40%
Cholesterol	56.18mg	19%
Sodium	324.12mg	14%
Potassium	569.68mg	12%
Total Carbs	54.23g	18%
Sugars	21.38g	86%
Dietary Fiber	0.8g	3%
Protein	4.88g	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	52.5mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	453.13 Kcal (1897 kJ)
Calories from fat	226.65 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.18g	40%
Cholesterol	54.54mg	19%
Sodium	314.64mg	14%
Potassium	553mg	12%
Total Carbs	52.65g	18%
Sugars	20.75g	86%
Dietary Fiber	0.77g	3%
Protein	4.74g	10%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	6%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	51mg	5%

* 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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