Loaded Coconut Pecan Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter (i use real butter, but i'm sure it would work fine with margarine- might not be QUITE as tasty, thou)
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/4 cups pecans
• 1 3/4 cups sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. 1

   Cream butter and sugar together in large bowl. Mix in egg and vanilla.

2. 2

   Mix in 1 cup coconut, saving the other 3/4 cup for later use.

3. 3

   Combine flour, pecans, and baking soda in small bowl. Mix into coconut mixture.

4. 4

   Once well mixed, sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup coconut on work surface.

5. 5

   Divide dough into 3 parts and form into rolls, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

6. 6

   Roll dough in coconut until coated.

7. 7

   Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm, at least 1 hour. (dough can be frozen up to 6 weeks).

8. 8

   Cut rolls into 1/4 inch thick slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet.

9. 9

   Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes. My oven takes 15.

10. 10

    Cool and enjoy!