Mandarin Coconut Cookies
Makes about 3 dozen
Time 30 min
These fragrant cookies are packed with flavor, thanks to sweet mandarin oranges and a double dose of coconut.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 2 mandarin oranges, such as satsumas or clementines
- 1 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated unsweetened dried coconut, divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Method
Preheat oven to 325°F.
Zest mandarins to obtain 1 tablespoon zest.
Juice mandarins to obtain 1/4 cup juice. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat 1 1/4 cups sugar and oil on medium speed for 1 minute.
Add juice, zest and vanilla and beat again.
Add flour, 1/2 cup coconut, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; beat again until combined.
In a bowl, combine remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup coconut.
Form dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.
Arrange 2 inches apart on a parchment-paper-lined baking sheet.
Dip a flat-bottomed glass in water and then in sugar mixture. Press down firmly on each cookie, re-dipping the glass as needed.
Bake until golden brown and just firm, about 15 minutes.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 120 calories (50 from fat), 6g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 40mg sodium, 16g carbohydrates (0g dietary fiber, 8g sugar), 1g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 2 mandarin oranges, such as satsumas or clementines
- 1 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 3/4 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated unsweetened dried coconut, divided
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour