Coconut Fingers

A dainty Swedish coconut cookie is what you get from this easy-to-follow recipe.

• Calories: 35 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• ¼ cup shredded coconut
• ¼ cup chopped almonds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cream the butter and sugar. Beat in the egg, vanilla and almond extracts. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until well blended. Fold in the almonds and coconut. Cover dough and refrigerate for at least one hour.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and grease cookie sheets. Roll dough into 1/2 inch rolls and cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths.

Step 3

Bake 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden. Dip in confectioners' sugar and let cool.