Ingredients

The following ingredients have 60 Servings
  • 2¾ cups all-purpose ((optional – substitute ¼ cup all-purpose flour with coconut flour))
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoons baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1½ cups sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, (softened)
  • ½ cup coconut oil (or shortening)
  • 2 eggs
  • zest of one orange ((about 1 Tablespoon))
  • 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

Instruction

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Sift together into a medium bowl the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set bowl aside.
  • In a large bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer, cream together the butter, coconut oil, and sugar.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, and then the orange zest, and mix thoroughly.
  • Add the flour mixture, and mix until a dough forms.
  • Place dough in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or until firm.
  • Using a food processor, process the coconut until it is almost a moist powder. Mix in a small bowl with cinnamon and cardamom.
  • Shape dough into approximately 1 inch balls, roll in the coconut and spice mixture, and place 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
  • Pat each dough ball down very slightly.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until set.
  • Cool for a couple of minutes on the cookie sheet, then remove to racks to cool completely.