Recipe Courtesy of Culinary.net

1/2       cup shortening

1          cup sugar

1          egg

1          teaspoon vanilla extract

2 1/2    cups flour

1/4       teaspoon salt

1/2       teaspoon baking soda

1/2       cup Greek yogurt

3 3/4    cups powdered sugar

1/2       cup butter

3          tablespoons milk

2          teaspoons coconut extract

1          cup shredded coconut

Heat oven to 400 F.

Cream together shortening, sugar, egg and vanilla extract.

Sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add mixture to wet ingredients, alternatively adding in Greek yogurt.

Flour surface and roll out cookie dough. Use top of jar or biscuit cutter to make round cookie shapes.

Bake 8 minutes. Transfer to cooling rack immediately.

In medium bowl, using mixer on low, mix powdered sugar, butter, milk and coconut extract until thoroughly combined. Beat on high until frosting is smooth and fluffy.

Spread frosting on cookies. Pour shredded coconut into small bowl. Press cookies, frosting side down, into shredded coconut.

Store in airtight container.

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