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Simple Cookies for Santa

Santa will find a surprise when he bites into these crisp cookies--an almond baked in the middle!

Submitted by: Kristina, "The Budget Diva"

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Photo by: Kristina, "The Budget Diva"

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
Whole blanched almonds

Method

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In bowl of an electric mixer, on medium speed, cream together butter and sugar until well blended. Gradually mix in flour and baking soda. Stir in coconut and mix well. Roll dough into 1 inch balls and place on nonstick cookie sheets, or cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Press an almond into center of each cookie and bake about 8 minutes, or until golden.

Notes:

These are so easy and delicious and kids love to help make them.

Number of Servings: 12

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