Macadamia Coconut Slice & Bake Cookies

This is from Taste of Home. The dough can be kept in the frig for up to 1 week and 2 months in the freezer. If you freeze the rolls, let them set at room temp for about 5 min before slicing. Be careful not to overmix the dough, it can cause the dough to become tough.

• Ready In: 17 mins
• Serves: 72
• Yields: 72 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups butter (softened)
• 1 1⁄4 cups sugar
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 2  cups quick-cooking oats
• 2  cups  macadamia nuts (chopped)
• 1  cup coconut

Directions

1. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla together; mix in flour, soda & salt.
2. Add in oatmeal, nuts and coconut. Don't overmix, it can cause the cookies to be tough and less tender.
3. Roll in plastic wrap making 3 rolls about 2 1/2" in diameter. Chill at least 2 hours.
4. Cut in 1/4" slices, bake on greased, or parchment lined cookie sheets at 325 for about 12-15 minute.