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Spice And Coconut Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients

3 c all-purpose flour .
2 large eggs .
milk .
1 1/2 c granulated sugar .
1 1/2 c sifted powdered sugar .
1/2 c coconut milk .
2 tsps cream of tartar .
1 tsp baking soda .
1/2 c sliced pitted dates .
1/2 c vegetable shortening .
1/4 tsp salt .
1 1/4 c coconut, toasted .
1/2 c butter, softened

Directions

Step #1 in a small saucepan, mix coconut milk & mulling spice.
Step #2 Bring just to boiling; reduce heat to low.
Step #3 simmer, covered over low heat/flame for 5 mins.
Step #4 strain mixture through a fine mesh sieve; discard mulling spice.
Step #5 reserve 2 tbls of the spiced coconut milk mixture, cover & chill for use in frosting.
Step #6 add sliced dates to remaining mixture -- cover date mixture & set aside.
Step #7 for cookie dough.
Step #8 In a large-ish mixing bowl, beating shortenig & butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
Step #9 add granulated sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda & salt; beat until mixd.
Step #10 beat in eggs until mixd.
Step #11 Beat in as much flour as you can.
Step #12 stir in the any remaining flour.
Step #13 stir in the the date mixture.
Step #14 cover & chill for 2-4 hrs or until easy to handle.
Step #15 preheat your trusty oven to 375*.
Step #16 shape dough into 1" balls.
Step #17 place balls 2" apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
Step #18 bake in preheated oven for 8-10 mins or until lightly browned.
Step #19 transfer cookies to a wire rack & cool.
Step #20 meanwhile to prepare frosting -- in a small bowl, stir this together powdered sugar & reserved coconut milk mixture.
Step #21 add enough milk (1-2 tsps) to make a frosting of desired consistency.
Step #22 spread or drizzle cooled cookies with frosting.
Step #23 if desired.
Step #24 sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Step #25 to store cookies, place them in layers seperated by waxed paper in an airtight container, cover.
Step #26 store at about room temp for up to 3 days or freeze unfrosted cookies up to 3 minths.
Step #27 thaw cookies & then frost.
Enjoy the Spice & Coconut Cookies recipe