Coconut-Rolled Sugar Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup white sugar for rolling cookies in

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
3. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and roll them in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until light and golden.
4. Let cookies cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe was originally created in the 1950s.
• Coconut-rolled sugar cookies have a unique texture and flavor due to the combination of coconut and sugar.
• These cookies can be stored for up to 5 days in an airtight container.