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Snowball Cookies

A soft slightly sweet cookie topped with rich, creamy coconut buttercream frosting and finished with shredded coconut. coconut lovers delight
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 24
Calories 257kcal

Ingredients

Cookies

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt

Frosting

  • 3 3/4 cups powdered sugar 16oz
  • 1/2 cup butter 1 stick
  • 3 Tbs milk
  • 2 tsp coconut extract
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

Instructions

To make the cookies

  • Beat and cream together the shortening, sugar, egg, and vanilla.
  • Mix and sift together salt, baking soda and flour.
  • Add to creamed mixture alternatively with sour cream.
  • Chill if desired (not necessary)
  • Roll out and cut with floured biscuit cutter (or other cookie cutters for different shapes)
  • Bake at 400 for 8 minutes.
  • Remove from sheet immediately and cool on a rack.

To make the frosting

  • Beat all ingredients on low until mixed.
  • Beat on high until smooth and fluffy.
  • Frost cookies and sprinkle with shredded coconut.

Nutrition

Calories: 257kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg