Ingredients

  • 2 cups (475 ml) coconut
  • 2 cups (475 ml) flour
  • 1 cup (225 ml) butter
  • 1 cup (225 ml) sugar
  • 1/2 tsp (2 ml) baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp (1 ml) salt
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1-1/2 cups (350 ml) coconut
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) cream
  • 4 dozen pecan halves

Method

  • Combine all ingredients except for the last portion of coconut, egg yolk, cream, and pecan halves.
  • Shape into logs.
  • Roll each log in coconut to coat.
  • Freeze the logs.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 C.).
  • Cut frozen logs into 1/4" slices.
  • Brush each with mixed egg yolk and cream.
  • Press a pecan half into the cookie.
  • Bake approximately 15 minutes until golden brown at edges.