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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (i use real butter, but i'm sure it would work fine with margarine- might not be QUITE as tasty, thou)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 1/4 cups pecans
  • 1 3/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Method

  • Cream butter and sugar together in large bowl. Mix in egg and vanilla.
  • Mix in 1 cup coconut, saving the other 3/4 cup for later use.
  • Combine flour, pecans, and baking soda in small bowl. Mix into coconut mixture.
  • Once well mixed, sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup coconut on work surface.
  • Divide dough into 3 parts and form into rolls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
  • Roll dough in coconut until coated.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. (dough can be frozen up to 6 weeks).
  • Cut rolls into 1/4 inch thick slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes. My oven takes 15.
  • Cool and enjoy!