Phoenix Nest Cookies Recipe

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Phoenix Nest Cookies
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. Grease cookie sheets.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, set aside.
  4. In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
  5. Stir in the vanilla, then gradually beat in the dry ingredients. Divide the coconut into three separate containers.
  6. Color one portion red, one yellow, and leave one plain.
  7. Toss the colored coconut together with the plain.
  8. Roll cookie dough into walnut sized balls, roll the balls in the coconut mixture, then place them 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  9. Press 1 candy into the center of each cookie.
  10. Bake for 12 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove from the oven and press 2 more candies into the center of each cookie.
  11. Return to the oven to continue baking for another 4 to 5 minutes, until golden brown.
  12. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1043.4 Kcal (4369 kJ)
Calories from fat 562.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 62.5g 96%
Cholesterol 102.66mg 34%
Sodium 201.05mg 8%
Potassium 779.41mg 17%
Total Carbs 114.06g 38%
Sugars 43.87g 175%
Dietary Fiber 5.74g 23%
Protein 13.1g 26%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 14%
Iron 2.1mg 11%
Calcium 233.7mg 23%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 468.28 Kcal (1961 kJ)
Calories from fat 252.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.05g 96%
Cholesterol 46.07mg 34%
Sodium 90.23mg 8%
Potassium 349.8mg 17%
Total Carbs 51.19g 38%
Sugars 19.69g 175%
Dietary Fiber 2.58g 23%
Protein 5.88g 26%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 14%
Iron 0.9mg 11%
Calcium 104.9mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.3
    Points
  • 29
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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