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Coconut and Strawberry Jam Sandwich Cookies

These festive cookies are perfect for Spring and Summer with sweet coconut and strawberry flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 15 servings
Course: Dessert
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough:
  • 3/4 cup butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup cane sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp almond extract
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • pinch of salt
For the Filling:
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp. flaked sweetened coconut
  • 1/3 cup strawberry jam/jelly/preserves

Method
 

  1. In a mixing bowl cream together the softened butter and the sugar with a electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  2. Beat in the egg, the vanilla, and the almond extract until everything is well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl combine the flour, coconut, baking powder, and the salt and whisk.
  4. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and mix until everything is well combined.
  5. Form the dough into about 1 inch balls (30 total) and place onto baking sheets.
  6. Use the bottom of a beverage glass that has a decoration on the bottom (dipped in flour) to press the dough down.
  7. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 12-14 minutes on until cooked.
For the filling:
  1. Combine the butter, the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and coconut and mix until well incorporated and frosting forms.
  2. Once the cookies are cooled, add a spoonful of the filling to it on the flat side of the cookie and spread.
  3. Add about a spoonful or more of strawberry jam on top.
  4. Place another cookie on top (flat side facing jam) to make a sandwich and press down.
  5. Repeat until all "sandwiches" are made and enjoy!