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Ingredients

  • 4 1/4 cups cornstarch
  • 1 1/4 cups butter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups shredded coconut

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream the butter with the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, vanilla and almond extracts.
  • Add the cornstarch, flour and finely grated coconut. Mix until blended and smooth.
  • Make small balls about 1inch in diameter, then roll on floured board into a 7 inch long strip. Twist into a figure eight. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 minutes. Remove from cookie sheets and let cool. May be drizzled with melted chocolate, if desired.