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

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar together in large bowl Mix in egg and vanilla
• Mix in 1 cup coconut saving the other 3/4 cup for later use
• Combine flour pecans and baking soda in small bowl Mix into coconut mixture
• Once well mixed sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup coconut on work surface
• Divide dough into 3 parts and form into rolls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter
• Roll dough in coconut until coated
• Wrap in plastic wrap and chill until firm at least 1 hour dough can be frozen up to 6 weeks
• Cut rolls into 1/4 inch thick slices and place on ungreased cookie sheet
• Bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes My oven takes 15
• Cool and enjoy