Patsy Davis Hooper :: Recipes :: Buttery Coconut Mounds

This recipe came from "Cookies From Your Kitchen To Give In-A-Jar. My husband loves these cookies!

Yield: Select
Prep time: Under 15 Minutes
Cook Time: Under 15 Minutes
Course: Cookies

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts
• 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 3/4 cup softened butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Powdered sugar for coating

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Mix flour, sugar, nuts and flaked coconut.  Add butter and vanilla.  Mix well until dry ingredients are moistened.  Roll into 1-inch balls.  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.  Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until set but not browned.  Cool on baking sheets.  Roll in powdered sugar to coat.  Repeat coating if desired.  Makes about 30.