Brazil Nut Cookies Recipe

Brazil Nut Cookies Recipe

    Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
    Yield: 54 Servings

15 10 25
Ingredients

    1 cup butter, softened
    1 cup sugar
    2 eggs
    1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 teaspoon baking soda
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    2 cups chopped Brazil nuts
    1/2 cup flaked coconut

Directions

    In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in nuts and coconut.
    Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until bottom of cookies are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 104 calories, 7 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 17 mg cholesterol, 62 mg sodium, 9 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

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