Coconut Guava Thumbprint Cookies
Description
This American dessert features all-purpose flour, rolled oats, butter, brown sugar, guava jam and sweetened coconut. The flavors come together beautifully in soft, chewy thumbprint cookies with a fruity centre and coconut coating. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
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Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Place the grated sweetened coconut in a shallow bowl and set aside.
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Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and rolled oats in a large mixing bowl.
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In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Add the flour mixture and mix just until combined.
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Roll portions of dough between your hands to form balls about the size of a large walnut.
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Roll each ball in the grated coconut to coat.
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Place the coated dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet and flatten each to about 2 inches across with the palm of your hand.
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Make a depression in the centre of each cookie with your thumb.
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Fill each depression with a generous teaspoon of guava jam.
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Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
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Transfer the cookies to wire racks and allow them to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 943.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 32.2g50%
- Saturated Fat 21.5g108%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 180407.1mg7517%
- Total Carbohydrate 139.2g47%
- Dietary Fiber 16.8g68%
- Sugars 4.9g
- Protein 26.7g54%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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