Ingredients

The following ingredients have 36 Servings
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 3 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 teaspoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate candies (M&M's brand recommended)

Instruction

  • Cream butter and cream cheese in a large bowl. Add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg yolk, orange juice, vanilla, and almond extract. Beat to combine.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add to creamed mixture and beat until just combined.
  • Stir in coconut flakes. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or non-stick liner.
  • Stir chocolate candies into chilled dough. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls.
  • Place dough balls on baking sheets 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges are light brown.
  • Cool cookies on baking sheet for 2 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack and cool completely.