Vietnamese Coconut Cookies
Vietnamese Coconut Cookies Source: Simple Art of Vietnamese Cooking - Binh Duong and Marcia Kiesel These cookies become crisper the second day, so do not overbake them. 3 cups fres...
Ingredients
- 3cupfreshly grated coconut (about
- 1large coconut - no substitute)
- 4egg whites
- 1cupgranulated sugar
- 1cupall-purpose flour
- 1/2cup(1 stick) butter, melted
- 1/2teaspoonvanilla extract
Directions
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Vietnamese Coconut Cookies Source: Simple Art of Vietnamese Cooking - Binh Duong and Marcia Kiesel These cookies become crisper the second d
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3 cups freshly grated coconut (about 1 large coconut - NO SUBSTITUTE) 4 egg whites Pinch of salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup all-purpose fl
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Spread coconut in even layer on large baking sheet and place on oven rack in highest position
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Toast, stirring frequently, until coconut is an even golden brown, about 20 minutes
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Watch carefully to keep it from burning.) Remove and let cool
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In large bowl with electric mixer, beat egg whites and salt until foamy, about 30 seconds
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Add sugar and beat until whites are very shiny white and form a thick ribbon when dropped from beaters, about 5 minutes
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Using rubber spatula, fold in flour, butter and vanilla extract