Snowflake Cookies

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Makes: 5 dozen cookies

•	3/4 cup shredded coconut
•	1 cup granulated sugar, plus 2 tbsps., divided
•	1 cup butter, softened
•	1 large egg
•	1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•	3 cups White Lily® All Purpose Flour
•	1 teaspoon baking powder
•	Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
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FROSTING
•	9 cups powdered sugar, sifted
•	1/4 cup dried egg whites
•	2/3 cup water
•	Paste style food colors

1.	COMBINE coconut and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar in small food processor. Pulse until coconut is finely chopped; set aside.
2.	BEAT butter and 1 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well.
3.	ADD flour and baking powder; beat on low speed to combine. Add coconut; mix to combine. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
4.	SPRAY baking sheet with no-stick cooking spray.
5.	CUT dough with snowflake shaped cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet..
6.	BAKE 12 to 14 minutes or unitl golden brown. Remove to rack to cool completely. Frost and decorate as desired.
	FROSTING
1.	STIR together powdered sugar and dried egg whites in large bowl. Stir in just enough water to make a spreadable consistancy. Divide into several small bowls. Add coloring.
2.	BRUSH frosting on each cookie with pastry brush to coat top. Spoon remaining frosting in small decorating bag. Pipe on cookies to create designs.