These cookies are cut-out sugar cookies brushed with egg wash and topped with coconut. 

To toast the coconut, spread it in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the coconut begins to brown. Remove to a plate to cool.

See Also

Brown Sugar Cookies

Black Walnut Cookies

Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1 /4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup flaked coconut (toasted if desired)
• 1 egg white whisked with 1 tablespoon water

• Prep Time: 0 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes

• Total Time: 12 minutes

Preparation

Cream shortening; add sugar, milk and egg; beat until light and fluffy. Sift together salt, flour, and baking powder; add to creamed mixture; mix well. Chill dough at least 4 hours or overnight.

Roll out on floured surface to 1/4-inch thickness; cut with floured 3-inch cutter.

Brush the tops of the cookies lightly with the egg and water mixture; sprinkle with coconut.

Bake on greased baking sheets 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes about 3 dozen coconut-topped cookies.