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Coconut Guava Thumbprint Cookies

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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.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24
Calories: 943.2
Dietary: Vegetarian
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
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup guava jam
  • 1 cup grated sweetened coconut
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
  2. 2
    Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  3. 3
    Place the grated sweetened coconut in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  4. 4
    Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and rolled oats in a large mixing bowl.
  5. 5
    In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. 6
    Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  7. 7
    Add the flour mixture and mix just until combined.
  8. 8
    Roll portions of dough between your hands to form balls about the size of a large walnut.
  9. 9
    Roll each ball in the grated coconut to coat.
  10. 10
    Place the coated dough balls on the prepared cookie sheet and flatten each to about 2 inches across with the palm of your hand.
  11. 11
    Make a depression in the centre of each cookie with your thumb.
  12. 12
    Fill each depression with a generous teaspoon of guava jam.
  13. 13
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  14. 14
    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.

Keywords: all-purpose flour, american, baking, brown sugar, coconut, cookies, dessert, guava, oats, rolled oats, thumbprint, vanilla
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