Dipped Coconut Shortbread

By JanetLynn198

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla
• 1 3/4 cups flour
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 tbsp shortening

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl, cream the butter, sugar and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine the flour and baking powder. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in the coconut. Cover and refrigerate for one hour or until firm.

2. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2" round cookie cutter. Place 2" apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 300F for 20-25 mins or until the edges begin to brown. Cool on wire racks.

3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and teh shortening. Remove from the heat. Dip the cookies halfway into the chocolate. Place on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until set.